Škoda Begins Work on 11th Student Car to Mark 100 Years of Vocational Education
Škoda Auto has announced the start of preparations for its 11th Student Car, which will celebrate a century of vocational education at the company.
- 100 years
- 11th
- 1927
- 2013/14 academic year
What Happened
Škoda Auto has begun preparations for its 11th Student Car, a project that will celebrate 100 years of vocational education at the company. For the first time, development will span two academic years to reflect the importance of the anniversary. The current phase focuses on vehicle concept development, modification planning, and construction preparation.
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Preparations begin for the 11th Student Car commemorating 100 years of vocational education.
“Since the launch of the project, we have developed and elevated the Škoda Student Cars far beyond the original idea. It has long been about much more than modifying a car – the students create a complete concept for a new vehicle. That is where I see the project’s enormous value: the students work on it alongside teachers and vocational training instructors, as well as colleagues from Škoda Auto, ”
- Brings together students from different fields and departments to apply their knowledge in practice.
- Students gain first-hand experience of the process from initial idea to unique vehicle.
- Under guidance of teachers, instructors, and Škoda specialists, they develop technical solutions.
- Presentations reflect real automotive development projects.
The tradition of Škoda Student Cars began in the 2013/14 academic year, with students regularly planning, developing, and building unique vehicles. The tenth car, the L&K 130, highlighted Škoda's cycling heritage in 2025. The eleventh car builds on this tradition to commemorate 100 years of vocational education, which has been integral to Škoda's corporate development since the opening of its vocational school in 1927.
Why this matters
This project gives vocational students hands-on experience in developing a complete vehicle concept, from idea to one-off car. It highlights Škoda's long-standing commitment to training young talent and ensuring a skilled workforce for the future. The 11th edition is especially significant as it commemorates 100 years of vocational education at Škoda.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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