UK Industrial Strategy: 10 key points
Speaking at the launch of a Green Paper – a document outlining the government’s industrial strategy thinking – Prime Minister Theresa May said the UK is set for a “new approach” to support and promote manufacturing.
The proposed strategy lists “10 strategic pillars”:
1. Investment in science, research and innovation
2. Develop skills
3. Upgrade infrastructure
4. Improve procurement
5. Drive growth across the country
To take a look at the remaining five points, and to see the opinions of key players in the industry, head here... http://ow.ly/DW9h308zrD0
Report reveals huge growth for UK STEM careers
According to a new from by the Social Market Foundation and EDF, jobs in the STEM industries are expected to grow at double the rate of other occupations.
The study was commissioned as part of the ‘Pretty Curious’ campaign, which aims to change the perception of science, technology, engineering and maths subjects among young people, especially women. It reported that 142,000 jobs would be created between now and 2023, as demand for technology skills continues to rise.
Getting more young women to consider a STEM career is thought to be essential to the success of the UK’s industrial strategy, but will the new programme help?
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Are you ready for Industry 4.0?
The term ‘Industry 4.0’ has been waived ever since the European Parliament issued a briefing paper in 2015, suggesting that technology has the “potential to transform the way goods are manufactured”. But what exactly is the fourth industrial revolution, and is it taking place under our noses?
Defined as the advancement of new and existing technologies, with the aim of creating a forward-thinking strategy, Industry 4.0 has the power to produce faster and more flexible working. Information technology will be at the heart of business operations, connecting everything and everyone to create a highly-integrated value chain.
To find out what it could mean for your business, head here... http://ow.ly/uEmH308zrHX