b'16|IET Futures FundBecause its not just students who benefit from education outreachBosch became a UK FIRST LEGO League National Partner to mark its 125 thanniversary, but the partnershipFIRST LEGO League plays an has continued thanks to the lastingimportant role in getting girls benefits for both students and interested in STEM and also showing the business.them that they have a place in the world of engineering and technologyHosting tournaments and festivals across Bosch sites as well as Coventry University, was such a success that Bosch chose to keep them going. No one person can organise an event like this, says Sarah Harling, HR Lead at ETAS. It takes teamwork and planning, but onceSarah Harling volunteers are trained, they carry you through.HR Lead at ETASBoschs STEM and Schools Outreach Coordinator, Barrie Flemming, adds: It can feel overwhelming at first, butTheir advice to other organisations? Start small, send each time gets easier. With experience under our belt,volunteers to existing events, and consider partnering its felt like a breeze this year.with experienced hosts. Its a big task, Harling says, but well worth it. The impact goes beyond the events themselves. Bosch volunteers have also become STEM ambassadors, created new outreach programmes, and shared theirRead the full case experiences on LinkedIn, boosting employee pride andstudy here: visibility for the company. There are two sides to this coin, says Harling. Were giving back to the community and inspiring future engineers, while also building our talent pipeline.17'