The demand for engineering skills is growing rapidly across all industries, especially as we work towards a net zero future. It’s estimated that up to 725,000 new jobs will be needed by 2030 to support this transition.
However, we know that employers in the engineering and technology sector are already reporting skills shortages and recruitment difficulties. Additionally, there is underrepresentation of certain groups in the workforce, particularly women. The challenge that the engineering and technology sector faces is to recruit more people and crucially, increase diversity in the sector.
One solution is to encourage and support more young people to consider a career in engineering and technology. However, interest in science has declined, and only 16% of girls think engineering is suitable for them. We know that young people show a strong interest in environmental matters, especially climate change.
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