Press Zone

• Dramatic increase in uptake for Engineering Diploma - 4th Mar '10
  Engineering is becoming an increasingly popular career option for young people according to new figures that show a dramatic increase in numbers of 14-19 year olds studying for a new qualification.
• Engineering Vocational Qualifications up Despite Downturn - 2nd Mar '10
  New Semta data reveals in 2009 there were 100,000 N/SVQs registrations, an increase of 25% compared to 2008, while 75,000 certificates were awarded – an increase of 36%.
• The Association for Science Education announces new President - 22nd Feb '10
  The Association for Science Education, the professional association for teachers of science, has appointed leading industrialist Sir Alan Jones as its new President.
• Automotive Manufacturer and Skills Academy supporting Apprenticeship Programme Pilot - 19th Feb '10
  Manufacturing and Engineering firms in the West Midlands are being sought to build upon the work started by the National Apprenticeship Service in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover.
• Semta - Skills: How to get returns on your investment - 19th Feb '10
  The CBI is supporting sector skills council Semta for science engineering and manufacturing technologies with a free conference to share best practice on getting returns from skills.
• 250 engineering companies in Northern Ireland at risk - 15th Feb '10
  250 engineering companies and 600 jobs “at risk” due to skills gaps. Semta Chief Executive calls on employers to raise skills to beat economic downturn.
• 1,000 engineering companies in Yorkshire and Humber at Risk - 15th Feb '10
  1,000 engineering companies and 3,300 jobs “at risk” due to skills gaps. Semta Chief Executive calls on employers to raise skills to beat economic downturn.
• Leicestershire employer becomes a national champion for the Diploma in Science - 15th Feb '10
  Steve Emery from Instruments Direct (Services) Ltd, providing state-of-the-art science learning equipment is supporting the upcoming work-related Diploma in Science for 14-19 year olds.
• Semta and Cogent agree Skills Partnership to simplify support for manufacturing, process and nuclear employers - 9th February 2010
  Sector Skills Councils Semta and Cogent today announced a strategic Partnership Agreement to improve support to employers in their sectors by collaborating on common areas of research, on science and technology skills and qualification development.
• Engineering a future: Why a new diploma is a hit with the girls - 4th Feb '10
  How do you make teenagers excited about engineering? A pioneering diploma, which lets pupils get their hands dirty, has been rapturously received.