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Skills in Schools
Hands-on resources and support to teach core Electronics concepts and skills, as part of the curriculum for 15-18-year-olds.
Who is it for?
If you’re a physics, computer science or D&T teacher, a technician or work in a leadership role in a School
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Talent Award
The Award aims to help address underrepresentation and improve social mobility in the semiconductor industry. 300 aspiring Electronics engineers will benefit from a bursary, mentoring, and skills development.
Who is it for?
If you’re starting a degree in Electronics or a related subject in September 2025
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Skills Development Course
In-depth chip design courses that build upon the underpinning knowledge and theoretical understanding gained at university, preparing participants for a career in the semiconductor industry.
Who is it for?
If you’re starting your final or placement year of an Electronics or a related degree in September 2025 or have recently graduated.
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Skills for Physics Graduates
This feasibility study explores how to upskill and inspire physics graduates to pursue a career in the semiconductor industry.
Who is it for?
If you’re a course provider, educator, or curriculum developer interested in supporting physics graduates to explore semiconductors, or a physics graduate interested in sharing your experiences.
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Supporting the UK’s National semiconductor strategy
The UK has a long heritage of technological innovation and has a world-class Semiconductor sector. It has the potential to grow and innovate to provide solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society today. However, the demand for capable, employable Electronics Engineers and designers is currently outstripping supply.
We are an independent, UK based charity working to address the skills gap in Electronics and semiconductors through raising awareness, promoting interest in young people, supporting the development of those who choose electronics, and building relationships.
Semiconductor: Skills, Talent and Education Programme (STEP) is a collaborative programme. Working with our fantastic Partners, we will support aspiring Electronics Engineers at different stages of their education to ensure that they are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in industry.
Testimonials
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We’re absolutely thrilled to be asked by DSIT to deliver the Semiconductor: Skills, Talent and Education Programme (STEP). This investment in starting to build a robust pipeline of skills will have an incredible impact on the Semiconductor Industry as a whole, and provide crucial support enabling more young people to pursue careers in our sector.
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CSA Catapult are delighted to see significant Government investment into a holistic skills and workforce support package for the semiconductor sector.
The future opportunities that the semiconductor sector will offer learners, and people looking to reskill are well documented, and programmes like this one, which bring together schools, higher and further education, and industry partners at scale, will ensure that the right people are equipped with the right skills, at the right time.
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The future of the UK's semiconductor industry depends on a robust pipeline of skilled, homegrown talent and TechWorks is thrilled to contribute to the Semiconductor STEP Programme as a critical initiative to address this need head-on.
HMG’s recently commissioned UK Semiconductor Workforce Study underscores the need to address UK skills gaps, at a time when globally, the industry shows no sign of slowing down.
We are proud to support UKESF in their mission to build a diverse and dynamic workforce, maintaining UK innovation and competitive edge.