A survey undertaken by engineering and technical recruiter CBSbutler has shown that almost half (48%) of employers in the sector feel that the Government should invest more into the school curriculum to encourage young people to take up careers in engineering. Almost a third (30%) believed that incentives should be offered to employers to take
on apprentices.
According to a report by the Engineering and Technology board, the UK needs 60,000 engineers over the next seven years. Population changes mean that the number of school leavers will decline by 16% by 2019, leaving a reduced talent pool.
Commenting on the results, David Leyshon, Managing Director of CBSbutler said, "It is crucial that more is done to encourage our young people into engineering and technical careers if the UK is to remain competitive.”
See how CBSbutler are helping to promote engineering, science, technology and maths to young people, in their work with Surrey SATRO. Read more about the Science and Engineering festival for schools.
