There is a growing skills gap in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) which are critical to the future of the manufacturing industry particularly as many manufacturers see an ageing workforce as a challenge for the industry. The industry would welcome announcements focussed on investment in STEM education and implementation of measures to encourage interest in the industry together with increased collaboration with businesses to shape the educational agenda and to ensure school leavers have practical skills, including relevant technology skills, to enable them to transition seamlessly into the workforce.
