Bosch is hoping to inspire a new generation of automotive technicians with its involvement as a sponsor of the Formula Student Competition that takes place at Silverstone this week.

Thousands of students from around the world take part in the programme which Bosch is now sponsoring for the eighth successive year. Around 10 per cent of Formula Student competitors are female, reflecting industry’s continuing efforts to increase the number of women in engineering.

Bosch has set a goal of 20% of its worldwide leadership roles to be occupied by women by 2020, up from its current level of 12%. To provide women with assistance and support on their career paths, the Bosch Group offers special mentoring programs, networks, seminars, and training courses.

The Bosch IngA3 mentoring programme supports women currently studying for technical degrees. The initiative gives female undergraduates academic and practical advice, including which courses to undertake and how to gain work experience.

Formula Student 2015 sees 135 teams from 28 countries compete, making it the world’s largest student motorsport event. Engineering students design, build and race a single-seater racing car promoting both technical innovation and team work.