We are delighted to have been asked by a number of media to share our thoughts on issues around the 50+ generation and the future of workforces. See these articles and podcasts
A former Royal Navy engineer, a science toy and an entrepreneur using technology to help GPs pick up early signs of cancer were among winners at tonight’s WISE Awards, which recognised the outstanding contributions of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at a glittering ceremony in London with Royal Patron of WISE, Her … Awards shine a light on women’s contribution to science, technology and engineering
Despite successive governments having created what apprentices say could be ‘the best career route in the world’ for under-25s, apprentices say this is now at risk. New research shows 98 per cent of engineering apprentices are happy in their jobs – citing good pay and no debt, fulfilling work, qualifications and career progression. But this … Apprenticeships – The ‘world’s best career route’ at risk from poor policy and government changes
Wales has introduced a new engineering qualification, developed by Semta – the engineering skills body, to put the country on an equal footing with other countries across Europe. Employers in the sector have been urged to seize the opportunity to grow their own talent and close the nation’s skills gap. Wales joins a number of … Businesses urged to train more engineers as new qualification puts Wales on the skills map
WISE has appointed one of the UK’s most active business leaders for championing women to work in science, technology and engineering (STEM) as non-executive director of its board. Already an active member of WISE who helped develop their Ten Steps to help companies recruit, retain and promote STEM women, Steve is speaking at the 12 … Male champion of women in STEM – Steve Fox CBE, Chief Executive of BAM Nuttall – joins WISE Board
Businesses across the UK suffer significant losses in productivity because managers are unprepared and unable to manage their teams, a new survey has found. The comprehensive poll of more than 80 different organisations by York-based organisation development consultancy h2h found the management crisis is getting worse with almost three quarters of managers saying they now … Survey uncovers UK management crisis
A toolkit has been launched to help businesses close the skills gap in the construction, engineering, technology and manufacturing sectors by recruiting women and girls into the sector through apprenticeships. WISE, which campaigns to get more women into STEM careers, the engineering skills body Semta and the Institution of Civil Engineers have formed a partnership … Jobs for the Girls – initiative launched to help close technical skills gap
Do you know a woman in science and engineering who would inspire girls to follow in her steps? Or a man or woman who has done amazing things to encourage women to follow computer science and technical careers? Would you encourage them to enter WISE Awards? All winners will receive a money-can’t-buy prize of a … WISE Awards for amazing STEM women – day’s work shadowing prizes with top directors
Engineering and manufacturing companies of any size could fill skills gaps by using the Government’s new apprenticeship levy, which comes into force on 6 April. For the first time, employees aged 24 and over will attract 90% funding for apprenticeship training, with no upper age limit and with eligibility for graduates. “Employers have struggled to … Apprenticeship levy funds training for all ages of workforce for first time
