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The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Science & Bioscience Employer Centre

The science and bioscience employer centre brings you information and news about the UK science and bioscience sector. 

On the following pages you will find information and guidance on how you can improve your company’s performance through action on skills. 

Find out about:

  • Key facts relating to the sector – what the future looks like; what sort of people and skills are in demand.
  • The Bioscience Sector Strategy Group – how employers are working with Semta to get the skills they need; how you can get involved.
  • The Bioscience Skills Action Plan - what the skills priorities are and the actions agreed; how the Agreement can help your business.
  • Research Reports - the latest statistics and trends; what impact they are having; use the information to help you make business decisions. 
  • Funding for skills training – what grants and support are available to help you develop your workforce; how Semta can help you get what you need.
  • Education and training – what courses, training programmes and qualifications are available; who delivers them; where to get quality-assured provision.
  • Education Initiatives in Bioscience - Semta are leading on/ supporting a number of initiatives from primary to post-graduate level, see our map here.
  • Apprenticeships – what they entail; how they can help secure your company’s future; why they are good for employers, young people and adults.
  • Strategic Workforce Planning - access tools to help you plan your training needs and assess your current skills levels.

Semta is leading the Science Cluster of Sector Skills Councils.  We are working together to speak with a single voice on science education, and science in the workplace.  For more information on the constitution and key priorities of the cluster, and how you can contribute, click here

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