Webinar: STEM Outreach and the engineering skills gap by MA Business

STEM Outreach and the engineering skills gap

About

The effort to close engineering’s skills gap is a battle that’s being fought on many fronts: from reskilling existing engineers and encouraging those who have left the industry to return, right through to attracting and engaging the next generation of engineering talent through meaningful STEM activities and well-designed graduate and apprenticeship schemes.

In this session - which is being run in partnership with electrical test and measurement, monitoring and data solutions provider Megger - experts from across the worlds of industry, academia and policy will explore some of the measures that can be taken to address this pressing issue.

We will examine the importance of STEM engagement, especially with young people, consider the practical challenges involved, and highlight best practice examples from different sectors. Meanwhile, as well as exploring the activities that can help companies play a role in growing the pipeline of future talent, we will also take a look at some of the more immediate measures they can take to ensure they are appealing to young engineers at the start of their careers.

Key discussion areas:

• TE / Megger STEM survey findings
• Policy and education support
• Getting started in STEM
• Different engagement methods
• Partnering with a STEM specialist
• Attracting young engineers now
• Measuring success

Presenters

Dr Hilary Leevers

CEO, EngineeringUK

Hilary joined EngineeringUK as Chief Executive in January 2019 and leads the organisation in its mission to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.
Prior to joining EngineeringUK, Hilary was Head of Education and Learning at Wellcome, building up a team to improve science education across the UK through research, advocacy, funding and direct interventions. From 2007-11, Hilary was an Assistant Director at Campaign for Science & Engineering working on a breadth of policy issues including: education and skills; government support for public and private research; and its use of scientific evidence.

Antonina Dudko

Engineering Manager, Megger

Antonina joined Megger in September 2018 and has been part of the Engineering department since then. She has an electrical background and worked in the power generation industry for 13 years, before changing the industry and joining Megger. A certified Manager with more than 10 years of experience running a multidisciplined and diversified team, Antonina is a qualified Six Sigma belt, certified in Prince 2 Project Management.

David Lakin

Head of Education, Safeguarding & Education Policy – The IET

An experienced manufacturing and production engineer, David holds the role of Head of Education, Safeguarding and Education Policy, leading a department and team to provide a wide range of opportunities and initiatives, including competitions such as FIRST LEGO League (the largest STEM competition in the UK & Ireland), careers information and FREE curriculum-linked STEM resources, all with the aim of supporting the delivery of STEM both within and outside the classroom. He is also responsible for the IET’s policy work on education and work with Government departments to raise the profile of engineering in the curriculum to inform and inspire the next generation of engineers.

Gemma Hill

Design and Technology teacher, Repton School

Gem Hill, originally from Staffordshire is a Product Design graduate from Nottingham Trent university and has been teaching Design and Technology at Repton School since 2007. For the past 5 years she has held the position of Head of Department and has recently taken on a new pastoral role as Housemistress in a girls boarding house. She is a passionate advocate of her subject and STEM, is a member of DATA and has mentored students to apply successfully for the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship throughout her time at Repton. She is passionate about 3D Printing, a Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert, knowing the value of digital literacy in design and engineering, and last year helped lead to set up the new Greenpower Team, Formula Repton, at the school.

Jon Excell

Editor

Brad Yelland

Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Babcock

Brad Yelland is Babcock International Group’s Chief Engineering and Technology Officer. He joined Babcock Australasia as the Executive Director of Engineering, Technology & Program Management in October 2021, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in the Defence Industry as an engineer, technologist, project manager, business manager and strategist. Brad’s career includes roles based in Australia and the UK and involvement in many collaborative programs with industry and governments of the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Prior to joining Babcock, Brad was the General Manager of the Aircraft Systems Integration & Development business for BAE Systems Australia, then relocated to the UK as the Global Head of Engineering for BAE Systems plc in the Office of the CEO. Upon returning to Australia Brad spent a few years as Head of Strategy for BAE Systems Australia before being appointed to the position of CTO and Director of Engineering for BAE Systems Australia.

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