The STEM sector has been riding a seemingly endless wave of growth. As humankind continues to reach for the stars, the work undertaken in tech, research and design is expanding exponentially. This has led to the creation of new job types and also to immense skills gaps across the sector. Employer demand for STEM qualifications and skills is high and will continue to increase in the future.
STEM is more than just a group of subjects it more closely reflects a skills set. It uses logic to creatively solve problems.
With STEM skills, you can make a big contribution to many of the big challenges facing society today. From designing visual for a new film, to working as a physiotherapist in a hospital, to inventing a new hi-tech health scanner, to manufacturing a new mobile phone, to writing the code for a new software programme or putting new satellites into space, there are thousands of exciting and well-paid opportunities.
There are different routes into STEM careers at different educational levels, from level 5 and 6, through apprenticeships or from relevant degrees and master programmes.
STEM crosses all career sectors and nearly every job in the future will require STEM/STEAM skills. In this page we are bringing together information on some of the more obvious STEM sectors.
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Physical and Mathematical Sciences is a broad sector, with many potential career paths for those with qualifications and suitable skillsets, including medical work, engineering, teaching, finance and technology.
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Electronics is at the heart of everyday life. Consumer electronics, mobile devices, vehicles, renewable energy systems, medical devices, wearable...
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The study of Classical Languages is concerned with the language, literature and thought of either Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome. You will choose...
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Cares for animals in a pet shop, and advises customers on how to care for the animals which they buy.
Manages a portfolio of clients on behalf of the Bank. Responsible for business development and client relationship management.
French polishers prepare and treat wood to produce a smooth finish. They mainly work on furniture but may also french polish fixed timber, e.g, doors and panelling.
Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers are responsible for developing, programming and training the complex networks of algorithms that make up AI so that they can function like a human brain. This role requires combined expertise in software development, programming, data science and data engineering.
Provides support for pathologists (specialist doctors) during post-mortem examinations. These exams aim to identify the cause of death, and involve analysing and dissecting the deceased.
The Practical Lighting Technician sources safe, suitable power on location, assessing and supplying electricity for lighting based on each production's specific needs.
A racing groom is a part of the stable staff team in a racing yard, responsible for the care and exercising of Racehorses as well as carrying out a range of yard duties such as sweeping, tack cleaning and mucking out and is a key role in the racing industry. A lot of people including successful trainers and jockey's start out as a racing groom.
Studies the mining, uses and treatment of metals and alloys.
Responsible for care of the dairy herd and maintenance of all facilities related to dairy production.
Horticultural scientists study the science and technology of plant cultivation.
Works underwater to install, inspect, repair or weld equipment, and to carry out tasks such as construction, salvage, pipleline or civil engineering operations, marine research, marine life photography, or search and rescue.
Designs, attaches, and provides maintenance for artificial limbs, including robotic implants.