Pathways to STEMd Careers Skills Development Scotland Anthony Standing Head of Region Skills Development Scotland

Skills Investment Planning – Key Themes Skills Investment Plan based on employer insight, economic and labour market intelligence and deep programme of consultation Focussed action on five key themes Our investment in skills must meet the needs of employers and businesses Planning for the needs of the future economy Retaining young people in the region Attracting working age families to live in the region Engaging employers in the skills system

Youth Engagement challenges People Retaining young people in the region Attracting people of working age to the region Broadening opportunities to work and learn Clearer, coherent career pathways Ongoing commitment to skills development in the workplace Sectors Digital skills and capabilities Health and Care Energy and decommissioning Food and drink and tourism Wider STEMd Challenges Broadening curriculum choice and ensuring clear pathways Attracting learners to the region ‘selling’ opportunities to young people – competition between employment and FE/HE Upskilling the existing workforce to meet a changing workplace Other infrastructure – housing, transport, connectivity , social/leisure

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Did you know....? Of the 6.8 billion people on the planet, 4 billion use a mobile phone, but only 3.5 billion use a toothbrush 91% of adults have their mobile phone within arm’s reach every hour of every day Every minute, 100 hours of video are uploaded on YouTube 90% of text messages are read within three minutes of delivery On average people carry 2.9 devices on them at all times Every day Google handles approximately 1 billion searches Key messages: Digital technologies are pervasive throughout society and this isn't likely to change. We all interact with technologies on an daily if not hourly basis during work and leisure. This increasing consumer demand means there is an increasingly supply of interesting career paths which people can consider.

However, the Challenge is... Young people choosing computer related subjects is declining 16 – 24 years old in the sector is half that of other occupations Females in the digital technology workplace declined by 30% - 17% Industry reports challenges in filling their immediate vacancies Young people and influencers lack awareness of opportunities in the sector

Thank You anthony.standing@sds.co.uk 07899 818 426