Category: STEM
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National Grid renews commitment to STEM careers programme
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National Grid and STEM Returners are joining forces for the third time to help more STEM professionals return to work after a career break. The new programme will see roles based across the country and is part of National Grid’s Accelerate social mobility initiative, which has already helped 10 people return to the workplace. The 12-week…
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‘Not just bridges’: STEM programme inspires the next generation
Since 2009, the Big Bang programme has been on a mission to make STEM subjects more attractive to students. It is estimated that the ongoing shortage of STEM skills is costing the UK economy £1.5bn a year through expenses incurred in recruitment, temporary staffing, training and inflated salaries. This is not only damaging to the…