Hyundai’s Great British School Trip launches virtual, online lesson and card game to spark career conversations at home and in the classroom
- Now in its third year, Hyundai’s Great British School Trip is focusing on careers, supporting parents and teachers across the UK.
- New research reveals nearly half of UK parents worry they won’t be able to advise their children on careers due to the rapidly changing job market.
- Hyundai has introduced the Hyundai Future Jobs Trumps card game – a fun, conversation-starting tool designed for use at home, in classrooms, or even on the go.
- An on-demand virtual space-themed lesson, hosted by renowned space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, is now available to secondary schools during National School Trips Week (28 April – 4 May).
- Since launching, the programme has supported nearly 165,000 UK children with educational trips, backed by over £3 million in funding.
Now in its third year, The Hyundai Great British School Trip is focusing on the theme of careers – inspired by new research that highlights a growing disconnect between parents and the rapidly evolving world of work, with many parents feeling unprepared to guide their children through the career decisions of tomorrow.
The research, commissioned by Hyundai Motor UK, reveals that 96% of parents believe the world of work will undergo significant transformation over the next decade. Despite this, 45% say they feel unable to offer their children career advice, while 30% admit they struggle to talk about emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and space exploration.
To help bridge this gap, Hyundai has partnered with the National Space Centre and leading space scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin to deliver a groundbreaking virtual lesson exploring future careers in space. Targeted at students in Years 8–9, the interactive, on-demand lesson showcases careers that are shaping not only space exploration but life on Earth.
It’s inspiring to see young people already thinking about future careers in science, tech, and digital media. The challenge is helping them explore these fast-moving fields in meaningful, hands-on ways. That’s why initiatives like The Hyundai Great British School Trip matter. They spark curiosity and open possibilities. I’m thrilled we can bring this experience to classrooms nationwide, fuelling passions that will shape their futures.
The virtual space lesson is available to schools nationwide during National School Trips Week (28 April – 4 May). Participating schools will also be entered into a prize draw to win an all-expenses-paid visit to the National Space Centre, with a focus on space technology and future careers. Visit here to find out more.
Recognising that 50% of parents say encouraging their children to follow their passions is key to career conversations, Hyundai has also launched the Hyundai Future Jobs Trumps card game. This unique, fast-paced game is designed to spark dialogue about future roles, from Cosmic Architects to AI Ethicists, and the skills required to succeed in them. Suitable for ages 9 and up, the free resource is ideal for use at home, in schools, or while travelling. Parents and teachers just need to fill out a short form to request their pack.
Now in our third year of The Hyundai Great British School Trip, we’ve seen how powerful real-world experiences can be in preparing young people for the future of work. Knowing over a quarter of parents would like more guidance on future career paths, and with everything else teachers juggle, it’s more important than ever to give students early exposure to the careers of tomorrow.
Since its launch, The Hyundai Great British School Trip has enabled almost 165,000 children across the UK to enjoy meaningful educational trips, with over £3 million invested into supporting schools and families nationwide.
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