Lewis Hamilton’s global foundation, Mission 44, and HP Inc. announced a multi-year partnership to improve access for young people pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The partnership will run in Miami and eventually expand to the UK, providing young people with technology training, digital skills, and mentorship needed to succeed in the digital economy. This collaboration aligns with Mission 44’s drive for greater inclusivity in STEM and HP’s aim to improve digital equity for 150 million people globally by 2030, according to a press release. “The partnership between
In response to the lack of diversity in the UK’s teaching force, Lewis Hamilton’s charitable foundation, Mission 44, has co-launched a campaign to to recruit and train more Black teachers in science, technology and maths (STEM) subjects. The STEM From Black campaign is part of Mission 44’s two-year partnership with educational charity Teach First. Fronting the campaign is Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, tech leader and founder of the award-winning social enterprise, Stemettes. Research by Tech First has revealed that out of 500,000 teachers in England, only 2% are from Black