Foster STEM education at all levels to support economic prosperity and future growth
B.Grimm Power recognises the importance of developing STEM education/skills at all levels. However, the content and intensity of training differ from level to level. Consequently, we divide the projects to develop STEM skills into two levels to make the outcome and objective of the project as effective and beneficial to participants as possible including 1) Kindergarten and primary levels consists of students in early childhood, elementary, and secondary and vocational students, equivalent to those of pre-university age and 2) University and vocational levels consists of college students and vocational level.
Kindergarten and primary levels
We are committed to promoting the foundation of STEM learning skills for kindergarten and primary students. The goal is to support 400,000 students by 2030 through various projects. The key projects are as follows
The Little Scientists’ House of Thailand
Under the auspicious guidance of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn , the Little Scientists’ House of Thailand was initiated with great care and precision. With permission from the esteemed Haus der kleinen Forscher Foundation, the program was piloted in the country, and a network of eight public and private entities, including B.Grimm Power, have made substantial contributions to its success since its inception. Although the scope of the program has expanded significantly, its primary objectives have remained steadfast: to ignite a passion for science in young children aged 3-6, and to expand this passion into the primary education level. Moreover, the initiative strives to provide training for teachers, develop comprehensive teaching materials, and lead family-oriented activities.
Since 2010 until 2023, B.Grimm Power has continuously supported schools within the local network, totaling 133 institutions currently under the care of B.Grimm Power. Our aim is to transfer scientific knowledge to support teachers in creating innovative learning experiences aligned with the project's objectives and tailored to the contexts of various schools. To achieve this, our staff members are assigned the role of "science mentors" to teach and conduct activities with school teachers within the B.Grimm network. Additionally, the project has expanded its scope to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by integrating and adapting the sustainable development dimensions of the United Nations to suit early childhood and primary education. The goal is to shift from the concept of human-centric learning to promoting and developing the idea that the Earth is the center of development, where various elements rely on each other. This approach aims to raise awareness among students about various global issues, leading to action and empowerment to address and mitigate problems such as pollution, climate change, and promote hands-on learning to deal with life's challenges. This will enable students to actively participate in sustainable development truly.
Furthermore, in 2023, there were over 63 schools under the care of B.Grimm Power that underwent evaluation and were awarded the prestigious title of "Little Scientists' House, Thailand, 2023". This recognition signifies their successful achievement in accordance with the objectives and criteria of the project.
Business Benefit Indicators
- Align with one of B.Grimm Power’s sustainability strategic goals to Foster STEM1 education at all levels to support economic prosperity and future growth by.
- Increase the media value of the company's public relations.
Social Benefit Indicators
- To enhance education and lay the foundation for learning skills in science for preschool and elementary school children. (Since the project was launched, more than 170,863 schools and students have benefited from it.)
- Improve the quality of teachers in the technical aspects of managing science learning for preschool and elementary school children. (In 2023, there were more than 324 teachers who participated in training within the project.)
1 STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
B.Grimm BIP School Camp
The B.Grimm BIP School Camp project has been in operation since 2020, focusing on organising short-term camps for students in the B.Grimm Power BIP Power Plants 1 and 2 area. The project incorporates STEM Education concepts and follows the model of the Little Scientists' House project as the framework for activities. This is because it integrates various skills used in activities such as teaching children to think analytically and solve problems systematically on their own, teamwork, and listening to others' opinions. The activities focus on teaching various forms of energy to align with our business and also incorporate knowledge in science, mathematics, English language, and arts. The objective is to enhance knowledge and enjoyment through STEM Education for participating students and foster good relationships between power plants and schools in the power plant area.
In 2023, we continued the project for the fourth consecutive year under the theme of solar energy. This project focused on promoting students' understanding of solar energy by involving expert employees from B.Grimm and providing students with opportunities to conduct experiments and activities related to solar energy. This included initiating inquiries/questions, recording and observing results, as well as presenting the outcomes of each activity/experiment independently.
Business Benefit Indicators
- Align with one of B.Grimm Power’s sustainability strategic goals to Foster STEM1 education at all levels to support economic prosperity and future growth.
- This is a publicity effort of our company to promote engagement with the younger generation in the area and foster positive relationships with our company.
Social Benefit Indicators
- Enhance education and lay the foundation of STEM, English language, and arts learning skills for primary school children
(Since the project started, 593 students have benefited from the project.) - Support and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in sub-targets 4.2, 4.7, and 8.6 for sustainable development.
1 STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
University and vocational levels
B.Grimm Power is committed to promoting hands-on STEM experience for higher and vocational students. The goal is to recruit more than 300 students by 2030 to learn and gain real-life work experience in the STEM field through a variety of projects, such as cooperation projects with leading national and international universities such as Harbour.Space University from Spain, and an outstanding project is the bilateral vocational education programme. The details are as follows:
Dual Vocational Education Programs
For the past 13 years, B.Grimm Power, Chitralada School (Vocational), Map Ta Phut Technical College, Rayong, and the Association of Private Power Producers have jointly run the Vocational Electrical System Engineering Practice College (V-EsEPC) as part of the Dual Vocational Education System. First conceived and developed in Germany, this schooling system has been proven crucial to the development of a country’s economic competitiveness. Vocational students are selected to receive theoretical and on-the-job training while still studying. The programs seek to develop their knowledge and skills in electrical, electrical engineering and maintenance by providing them with real-life experience, elevating their education and producing skilled workers for a variety of occupations that support national growth and B.Grimm Power’s businesses. They also lower our recruitment costs.
There are 140 students who participated in the training project from the academic year 2011 to 2023
Business Benefit Indicators
- Aligned with one of the sustainability strategy's objectives regarding promoting education/skills in STEM at all levels to support future growth.
- Increase the number of personnel groups with potential and skills that align with B.Grimm Power.
- Reduce expenses on recruitment/hiring of new employees.
Social Benefit Indicators
- Increase the number of students/youths who receive training in the dual vocational education system
(140 dual vocational students who participated in the project since its inception.) - Increase the number of students who successfully complete the project and join B.Grimm Power to work.
- Support and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in sub-goals 4.3, 4.4, and 8.6 for sustainable development.
1 STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
