1. ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TRUST

2. ref....CBI Report 2012 Top 5 Skills shortages among apprentices and graduate recruits 1.Commercial Awareness67% 2.Communication Skills64% 3.Ability to work in a Team43% 4.Problem Solving38% 5.Leadership Skills33% Employers view of the skills gap in new recruits

3. What are we doing about the problem Open Industry Curriculum focused in- company educational experiences Go4SET Themed 10 week accredited project for 12-14 year old pupils Engineering Education Scheme 6 month projects for 16-17 year old students Headstart STEM experience courses at university for 16-17 year old students Year in Industry Paid structured work placements for students We work in partnership with industry, schools and other public sector agencies

4. Be aware of these skills gaps and challenges You can help facilitate and support our work in school You can raise awareness of the programmes Bring us together with key business networks – so we can provide programmes. How can you help?

5. University experience General and specific Like-minded people Programme Future plans Headstart

6. Awareness of YINI Simultaneous UCAS application Earning a salary Work experience Year In Industry www.yini.org.uk

7. People – team work Skills development Additional courses Year In Industry www.yini.org.uk

8. Positive experience Application process Interviews Mentoring Contribution to business awards Year In Industry www.yini.org.uk