In the second instalment of our Youth Employment Week series for FE News, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation, brings together Amina Chowdhury, Policy Officer at Enginuity, and Jake Wall, Policy Manager at techUK, to explore how employers are creating pathways into skilled careers for young people in the technology, engineering and manufacturing sectors. The discussion highlights the significant opportunities available across these industries, from emerging digital technologies to advanced manufacturing, and examines how employers are investing in the next generation of talent.
The article also looks at the challenges facing both employers and young people, including skills shortages, recruitment barriers and changing workforce demands. Through examples of innovative employer-led programmes, apprenticeships and collaborative partnerships, it showcases how industry and sector skills bodies are working together to connect young people with rewarding careers and ensure they have the skills needed to succeed in the jobs of the future.
You can read the full article here.
