Why should girls choose a career in Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology?
Kirsty Jackson-Stark and Katie Evamy are Education and Development Officers whose roles are funded by community benefit money from ScottishPower Renewables Beinn an Tuirc windfarm.
A commitment of more than £100,000 has been made by ScottishPower Renewables over three years. Their roles focus on broadening and strengthening the skills base locally, as well as promoting employability skills and preparing school leavers for local opportunities.
Here are the questions people ask when choosing their career:
Are there likely to be jobs in Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology?
In Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology sectors there is a demand for people with the right skills to fill existing jobs. Therefore, people with the right skills are very likely to get a job. Also, a substantial increase in the number of jobs in this sector is predicted by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Science and technology “are the heartbeat of the modern world. From agriculture to aviation, the analytical and problem-solving skills they develop are more valuable than ever in a fast-changing, global economy,” says Matthew Hancock former Skills and Enterprise Minister.
Former Education Minister Elizabeth Truss said: “Too many teenagers, especially girls, don’t realise that maths and physics get you everywhere, and can open doors to careers in business, journalism, technology, and engineering – in fact, anything you can probably think of.”
Is a career in Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology exciting?
Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology gives you enormous opportunity to pioneer the technologies of the future, to innovate and to make the most of your potential, talent and creativity, and have the chance to turn dreams into reality.
Are the jobs in Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology sector well paid?
In Science, Energy, Engineering or Technology the middle income is £39,027 which is considerably higher than the middle income for all employment sectors, which is £27,017 – figures according to UKCES and ONS.