As part of our skills advocacy work on behalf of the UK’s Electronics sector, we have recently responded to two separate Government consultations.
We believe that ensuring a strong Electronics skills base is integral to future growth of our sector, and more widely the UK’s prosperity. In particular, for the semiconductor ecosystem we need to develop a robust future skills pipeline to act as a ‘magnet’ for investment, and to support future innovation and research.
Department for Education Curriculum and Assessment Review
In response to a call for evidence from the DfE, the UKESF has submitted a response to champion Electronics, practical work, and improved careers support within the school curriculum in England.
Read our response in full here.
Invest 2035 Consultation
The UKESF has submitted a response to the consultation on the Industrial Strategy which champions investment in Electronics skills as a key driver for building a resilient and innovative UK Electronics and semiconductor industry.
Read our response in full here.