
STEM skills shortage threatens UK low-carbon sector
£6.7bn annual growth at risk if skills deficit not addressed.
Find out more about the new research by Shell SpringboardEngineers and scientists have revolutionised our world, from communications through to healthcare. Their skills are also essential to meeting the world’s energy demand whilst reducing carbon emissions. To sustain innovation and growth, the UK needs to double the number of people becoming engineers. The programmes below tell our STEM story.
What will cities look like in 2050? How will they be powered to be vibrant, healthy and clean places to live? That’s the question put to students aged 11-14 by The Bright Ideas Challenge, Shell’s cross-curricular schools’ competition. Now in its sixth year, the competition invites young people to use their creativity, problem solving and STEM skills to devise innovative solutions that could power cities of the future. They could win up to £10,000 for their school, high-tech goodie bags and action-packed educational experiences, so there’s every reason to think big!
Shell are on a mission with The Royal Academy and other partners, to change the face of engineering and demonstrate the diversity and variety of the profession.
Shell is a proud supporter of the Year of Engineering – a Government campaign that aims to provide inspiring engineering experiences to a million young people in 2018.
To help inspire the next generation of engineers we have invested a further £1million in Tomorrow’s Engineers.
Designed to spark enthusiasm in STEM subjects by encouraging children across Scotland to take on fun, hands-on experiments.
An intensive year-long course that gives young women the information and inspiration they need to pursue a career in the energy industry.
A two-year programme giving young adults the skills they need to secure jobs in the energy sector.
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering celebrates the world’s most inspirational engineering.
£6.7bn annual growth at risk if skills deficit not addressed.
Find out more about the new research by Shell SpringboardShell provides support to innovative low-carbon businesses and young entrepreneurs that help meet the challenges of a fast-growing population
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