Pathways to Careers in STEM Dr Jonathan Heggarty Belfast Metropolitan College

Matrix Report Strategic market opportunities over the next ten years in five key sectors:  Agrifood  ICT  Life & Health Sciences  Advanced Engineering (Transport)  Advanced Materials

Matrix Report Long Term Market opportunities Clean & Green Future World Market Health, Well-Being & Vitality Future World Market Joined up & Connected Future World Market Safe, Protected & Secure Future World Market

STEM Review, NI There is a growing STEM supply and demand mismatch Decline in uptake greatest in the physical sciences and mathematics There is gender imbalance in the STEM artery and the imbalance increases along the artery until employment There is inadequate Careers advice for STEM students The curriculum needs to be made more exciting, real and relevant and business has an important role to play in this

What about the Economic Downturn? History shows downturns are followed by recovery History shows education and skills shortages appear during an upturn, slowing the rate of recovery. We need to invest now in skills needed for the future. Many medium and long term economic trends remain intact. STEM is fundamental for a clean, green, sustainable future.

Science education delivers what employers want! Good communication and presentation skills, both oral and written Self-motivation An interest in and an ability to pick up concepts quickly and competently Analytical mind, problem solver Team worker Imagination and inquisitiveness Ability to learn new skills and implement them quickly Sound decision making and problem-solving skills Ability to manage own and others’ time

Pathways to a Career Agriculture, Anatomy, Analytical Chemistry, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Oncology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Conservation, Computational Science, Diagnostics, Drug Development, Ecology, Engineer, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Genomics, Immunology, QA, QC, Marine Science, Materials Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Veterinary Science/Medicine, Proteomics, Medicine, Virology, Zoology …

Degree BTEC National Diploma BTEC First Diploma GCSE Grades D - G GCSE Grades C and above BTEC Higher National Diploma/ Foundation Degree GCE A level Routes to a Career

Pathways to an Career Manufacturing, Software Chemical Biotech, Aeronautical, Electronics Civil Environmental, Electrical, Chartered Mining, Construction, Industrial, Structural, Agricultural Ceramic, Automotive, Incorporated, Petroleum, Nuclear Acoustics Computer, Mechanical, Materials Marine Architectural, Robotics, Production, Design, Process R&D, Telecommunications, Transportation Instrumentation …

Apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship Level 3 DEGREE Pre-Apprenticeship BTEC Nationals Foundation Degree / Higher Nationals BTEC Firsts Routes to an Career

Pathways to a Career Network Administrator, Software Testing, Software Architect, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Security Specialist, Network Analyst, Web Developer, Robotics, IT Consultant, Programmer, Help Desk Support, IT Trainer, Telecommunications, Embedded Technology, Service Technician …

Routes to a Career