engineering development trust. ref....cbi report 2012 top 5 skills shortages among apprentices and...
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ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TRUST
ref....CBI Report 2012 Top 5 Skills shortages among apprentices and graduate recruits
1. Commercial Awareness 67%2. Communication Skills 64%3. Ability to work in a Team 43%4. Problem Solving 38%5. Leadership Skills 33%
Employers view of the skills gap in new recruits
What are we doing about the problem
Open Industry Curriculum focused in-company educational experiences
Go4SET Themed 10 week
accredited project for 12-14 year old pupils
Engineering Education Scheme
6 month projects for 16-17 year old
students
Headstart STEM experience
courses at university for 16-17 year old
students
Year in Industry Paid structured work
placements for students
We work in partnership with industry, schools and other public sector agencies
Be aware of these skills gaps and challenges
You can help facilitate and support our work in school
You can raise awareness of the programmes
Bring us together with key business networks – so we can provide programmes.
How can you help?
• University experience
• General and specific
• Like-minded people
• Programme
• Future plans
Headstart
• Awareness of YINI
• Simultaneous UCAS application
• Earning a salary
• Work experience
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• People – team work
• Skills development
• Additional courses
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• Positive experience
• Application process
• Interviews
• Mentoring
• Contribution to business awards
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