Consultation - Analysis on Demand for STEM Skills (UK)
From: DIUS
Date published: 24 June 1008
Response due: 1 September 2008
Semta response submitted: 4 September 2008
Summary
The "Innovation Nation" white paper committed DIUS to develop a
better understanding of the demand for Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills from different sectors of
the economy, the need for different STEM specialisms, and the level
of skills needed. A better understanding is needed on how the
labour market affects supply, through its impact on choices made at
all stages of education and employment.
As a result, DIUS is conducting a programme of analysis to
develop a view on the UK's future needs for STEM skills. The
programme of analysis will look at a number of challenging issues
relating to the current and future demand and supply for STEM
skills, including:
- The current labour market position of people with STEM
qualifications, in terms of their earnings and occupations or
industries they work in.
- The current and prospective supply of STEM qualifications, and
how students progress from level to level;
- Employer views of the value of STEM skills, and how this varies
across STEM disciplines and by level of qualification.
- The feasibility of constructing projections or modelling
scenarios of future demand or employment patterns for those with
STEM qualifications.
Semta's response was drawn from the SSAs and SQSs, as well as
our ongoing employer engagement. We provided full copies of
all these documents in addition to our response.
Next steps
The inquiry concluded that higher level skills (levels 3+) are
likely to increase in demand.
Documents and Links
Semta's
response
DIUS webpage on the inquiry
Semta represents the view of our employers across government and
the media. If you are an employer in the science,
engineering, or manufacturing technology sectors, we welcome your
views at policy@semta.org.uk
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