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Addressing STEM Skills Gaps: Insights from the 2010 UK Conference

This summary reflects on key findings and discussions presented at the UK STEM Conference held on April 27, 2010, organized by Bob Windmill, UK Research Manager. The conference focused on the current and predicted skills gaps in STEM industries, employer perspectives on skills of existing and potential employees, and the barriers to STEM skills development. Key issues included the aging workforce, the challenges of filling the talent pipeline, and the need for long-term strategies to enhance STEM engagement among younger generations. Additionally, employer engagement in training and skills pathways was highlighted as crucial for future success.

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Addressing STEM Skills Gaps: Insights from the 2010 UK Conference

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  1. Bob Windmill – UK Research Manager South East STEM Conference 27th April 2010

  2. Today ………… • SSC Intelligence and reports • Current and predicted skills gaps • Labour market forecasts • Sector Skills Agreements addressing STEM issues • Employer perspectives of the STEM skills of potential and existing employees • Key barriers to STEM skills development

  3. LMI – More than just research Engagement Research Comms LMI Policy

  4. Key SSC LMI • 20009 Sector Skills Assessments • 2006 Sector Skills Agreements • 2009 NINJ Cluster reports • Bespoke employer focused research • Alliance Skills Monitor • Alliance led cross SSC SSA review in progress

  5. Key SSC Messages • Aging population and workforce is an issue: a problem for some and an opportunity for others • Increasing use of technology and ICT to improve business performance: a double edged sword • Leadership & Management: Strategic Management, High Performance Management, Management in a recession • Look after the basics as well as the high end: Replacement demand >> expansion demand • STEM supply challenges: keeping the pipeline filled

  6. The talent pool – an aging resource 2009 2022 2009: 834,400 20 year olds 2022: 720,200 20 year olds 114,200 less - 13.7% At a time when 80’s baby boomers are retiring Source: Office of National Statistics 2008

  7. Young People and Science

  8. ICT & Technology • Evidence: 2006 & 2009 SSAs, NSSA, Alliance Skills Monitor • This recession is different: employers are desperate to keep skilled staff • 2.5M unemployed but employers citing Skills Shortage Vacancies • Upskill the unemployed? Time to competence a key issue. • Longer term strategy needed: Make STEM ‘kool’

  9. Employer opinions • Classic employer position: “Technically they are fine but it would be nice if they turned up on time” • My experience: many younger people are hardworking and bright with a great attitude. Don’t tar them all with the same brush • Good managers will build on these qualities to develop first class employees (TFP anybody) • Should we be asking what young people think of their managers?

  10. SSC Actions Plans • Every SSC has an action plan within their 2010 Sector Skills Assessments. Far too many initiatives to list or readily summarise. • Many action plans are becoming Business As Usual • EU Skills example: • Strategic drivers: Employer engagement, Qualifications and skills development pathways, Training provision development • 49 programmes across 5 industries

  11. Any Questions ?

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