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Pathways to Pathways to Careers in STEMCareers in STEM
Dr Jonathan HeggartyBelfast Metropolitan College
Email: [email protected]
Matrix ReportMatrix Report
Strategic market opportunities over the next ten years in five key sectors:
Agrifood ICT Life & Health Sciences Advanced Engineering (Transport) Advanced Materials
Matrix ReportMatrix Report
Long Term Market opportunities
• Clean & Green Future World Market
• Health, Well-Being & Vitality Future World Market
• Joined up & Connected Future World Market
• Safe, Protected & Secure Future World Market
STEM Review, NISTEM Review, NI
There is a growing STEM supply and demand mismatch
• Decline in uptake greatest in the physical sciences and mathematics
• There is gender imbalance in the STEM artery and the imbalance increases along the artery until employment
• There is inadequate Careers advice for STEM students• The curriculum needs to be made more exciting, real and
relevant and business has an important role to play in this
What about the Economic Downturn?What about the Economic Downturn?• History shows downturns are followed by recovery• History shows education and skills shortages appear
during an upturn, slowing the rate of recovery.• We need to invest now in skills needed for the future.• Many medium and long term economic trends remain
intact.• STEM is fundamental for a clean , green, sustainable
future.
Science education delivers what employers want!Science education delivers what employers want!
• Good communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Self-motivation
• An interest in and an ability to pick up concepts quickly and competently
• Analytical mind, problem solver
• Team worker
• Imagination and inquisitiveness
• Ability to learn new skills and implement them quickly
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage own and others’ time
Pathways to a Pathways to a
CareerCareer
Agriculture, Anatomy, Analytical Chemistry, Astronomy, Biochemistry,
Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Oncology,
Cell Biology, Chemistry, Conservation, Computational Science,
Diagnostics, Drug Development, Ecology, Engineer, Environmental
Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Genomics, Immunology, QA, QC,
Marine Science, Materials Science, Sport and Exercise Science,
Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology,
Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology,
Veterinary Science/Medicine, Proteomics, Medicine, Virology,
Zoology ….................
Degree
BTEC BTEC National DiplomaNational Diploma
BTEC First Diploma
GCSEGrades D - G
GCSEGrades C and above
BTEC BTEC Higher National Diploma/Higher National Diploma/
Foundation DegreeFoundation Degree
GCE A level
Routes to aRoutes to a
CareerCareer
Pathways to anPathways to an
CareerCareer
Manufacturing, Software Chemical Biotech, Aeronautical, Electronics Civil
Environmental, Electrical, Chartered Mining, Construction, Industrial,
Structural, Agricultural Ceramic, Automotive, Incorporated, Petroleum,
Nuclear Acoustics Computer, Mechanical, Materials Marine Architectural,
Robotics, Production, Design, Process R&D, Telecommunications,
Transportation Instrumentation …
Apprenticeship Level 2
Apprenticeship
Level 3
DEGREE
Pre-Apprenticeship
BTEC BTEC NationalsNationals
Foundation Degree / Higher Nationals
BTEC Firsts
Routes to anRoutes to an
CareerCareer
Pathways to aPathways to a
CareerCareer
Network Administrator, Software Testing, Software Architect, Systems
Analyst, Database Administrator, Security Specialist, Network Analyst,
Web Developer, Robotics, IT Consultant, Programmer, Help Desk Support,
IT Trainer, Telecommunications, Embedded Technology, Service
Technician …
Routes to aRoutes to a
CareerCareer