Engineering Skills: The Present & Future

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Welcome to the City & Guilds Insight Podcast series, where we embark on a journey to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the UK today: bridging the gap in our nation's skill shortages.

At City & Guilds, our mission is centred on empowering individuals, organisations, and economies through skills development. In this 2024 Insight podcast series, we delve into the heart of the post-16 technical skills sector with a bold question: Is it truly possible to overcome the UK's skill shortages?
As we stand at a pivotal moment in history, our workforce faces unprecedented challenges and remarkable opportunities. From technological disruptions, to the demands of a global economy, the path ahead is both daunting and exhilarating.
But within every challenge lies the potential for innovation, resilience, and growth. Join us as we shine a light on the intricate dynamics of the UK workforce, showcasing the extraordinary individuals and organisations leading the charge for change.
Through insightful interviews and discussions with experts and sector leaders, we aim to dissect the issues highlighted in the Department of Education's 38 regional Local Skills Improvement Plans released in 2023.
Are you curious about the best practices and innovations already shaping the landscape?
Do you want to understand how skill needs will evolve in the coming years and the implications for your career, business, or life plans?
Whether you're an employer, a training provider, or an individual seeking guidance, this podcast promises insights and information to inform your decisions.
Come join us as we uncover the challenges and innovations shaping the future of technical skills development. Your voice matters in this conversation, so leave reviews and comments, you may find your question popping up in a future podcast.
In this podcast we explore alongside Craig Smith, Managing Director at Gen2, how employers and training providers can embrace innovation and nurture talent to ensure this sector revolutionises our economy. By fostering collaboration and facilitating knowledge exchange among industries and training institutions, we hope to pave the way for an engineering workforce equipped to flourish in the future.
For further information about the material quoted in this episode visit:
STEM Learning: STEM Ambassadors
Engineering UK: Tomorrow's Engineering Code
Stay tuned for more fascinating episodes hosted by Bryony Kingsland, Funding & Policy Insight Lead, and Eric Oliver, Funding & Policy Advisor, both at City & Guilds.

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Significant changes happening in Engineering (00:02:15)

3. Engineering, a sector or a discipline? (00:05:10)

4. Blue sky initiatives to get engineers into the Further Education teaching workforce. (00:06:00)

5. Enhancing young people's perception of careers in engineering. (00:09:52)

6. Exploring exciting methods to enhance the skills of the current workforce. (00:13:29)

7. What should the future of the apprenticeship levy entail: expansion, revision, or removal? (00:16:32)

8. Closing remarks (00:19:35)