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Pathways to Careers in STEM

Pathways to Careers in STEM. Dr Jonathan Heggarty Belfast Metropolitan College Email: jheggarty@belfastmet.ac.uk. Matrix Report. Strategic market opportunities over the next ten years in five key sectors: Agrifood ICT Life & Health Sciences Advanced Engineering (Transport)

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Pathways to Careers in STEM

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  1. Pathways to Careers in STEM Dr Jonathan HeggartyBelfast Metropolitan CollegeEmail: jheggarty@belfastmet.ac.uk

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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Pathways to a SCIENCE RELATED 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 ….................

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

  9. Pathways to an ENGINEERING 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 …

  10. GCE DEGREE Foundation Degree / Higher Nationals A / AS Level GCSE BTEC Nationals BTEC Firsts Apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship Level 3 Routes to an Pre-Apprenticeship ENGINEERING GCSE Career Grades D - G

  11. Pathways to a COMPUTING 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 …

  12. ROAD MAP TO A CAREER IN IT Routes to a COMPUTING Career

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