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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This full-time advanced course is an ideal choice for students aspiring to thrive in roles in Software Development, Computer Programming or...
This one-year course provides students with an understanding of how the property market functions. By the end of the year, students will be...
This course will appeal to those with a keen interest in science and in how research and technology can impact on human health. It is training...
This comprehensive course aims to provide students with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to access science based Degree...
The overall aim of the programme is to equip the learner with the fundamentals to install, configure and maintain computer systems and basic...
The quantity surveyor has the responsibility of controlling project cost and are central to the decision-making process throughout the development...
An analytical chemist is trained to use modern analytical techniques and instruments to develop strategies to detect, identify and quantify...
Common electronic systems include applications like mobile phones, sound and vision systems, computer and information technology, automation and...
Architectural Technology refers to the technical design and expertise used in the increasingly complex design process required for contemporary...
Learners with an ambition to study Science at Third Level, a love of science & maths and a willingness to work hard can apply for this...
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Assists in the day-to-day activities of a warehouse.
Welders join pieces of metal together by using intense heat.
Manage the proposals to develop new or refurbish existing buildings. They are involved in a broad variety of work including assessment of land and property use requirements and development, regeneration appraisal and related planning implementation processes in the public and private sector.
Works in industrial, commercial and domestic environments designing, installing and testing electrical hardware.
Studies the mining, uses and treatment of metals and alloys.
Works with iron or steel to create custom objects such as iron gates, grills, ornamental railings, candlesticks, light fixtures, furniture, sculptures, tools and horse shoes.
A Blacksmith is a recognised craftsperson.
Uses mathematics to solve problems in industry, commerce and technology.
Works with steel bars and stirrups required in the preparation of the steel cages used for reinforced concrete.
Studies the inheritance of physical traits of animals of humans due to the passing down of genes through families or populations.
Improves the performance and features of software that is used to produce video games.
Responsible for planning and developing local environmental and waste reduction policies, and running recycling schemes.
Makes structures and materials made from concrete.