STEAM Roundtable
What is STEAM?
“STEAM” is an acronym for subjects relating to science, technology, engineering, art and maths. It’s more than just a subject you learn in school. STEAM encompasses a lot of what we do in our day-to-day lives. Whether it’s the devices we use, the machinery we operate or the routines we maintain, most of us are heavily involved and impacted by STEAM (whether we think it or not). However, STEAM skills are in short supply. Globally we are experiencing a widening gap where there are not enough people with the skills and knowledge necessarily to fulfil STEAM roles. Science and technology is growing rapidly, and with that comes the need for new skills and knowledge to fulfil roles, some of which have not even been invented yet.
How does it affect you? Well, in the UK alone the skills shortage is costing employers £1.5bn a year. Despite the fact that the growth of STEAM related jobs has risen 4.5% compared to non-STEAM jobs since 2003, and will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. This means the UK is missing out on inward investment as almost half (48%) of STEAM business are looking abroad to find the right skills. The bigger issue comes down to education – where young people are turning away from STEAM subjects due to a lack of knowledge while adults are apprehensive or simply unaware that they can upskill or retrain.
What is the STEAM roundtable?
The Millennium Point Charitable Trust is bringing together leaders from STEAM industries, primary and secondary education, further education, higher education and not-for-profits in the STEAM Sectors.
What is the purpose of the working group?
Facilitating the sharing of ideas and cross-collaboration for the development of STEAM projects.
Starting in the West Midlands (and eventually expanding across the UK), we want to take affirmative action which creates positive change in STEAM education and industry.
From bridging the skills gap, to ensuring every child has an opportunity for a STEAM career.
Create a legacy which will nurture local and national talent which will allow the UK to be a major competitor on the global stage.
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