STEM Careers

An informative and inspiring guide to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers for young people

An array of exciting career paths is open to those with STEM-based qualifications. Currently, there is a national shortage of STEM skills within the UK workforce. This guide offers advice and labour market information on STEM opportunities - with a wealth of potential job ideas and entry routes at all levels.Interested in an exciting STEM career but not sure what type of jobs are available and how to get started on your career journey? You've come to the right place. This friendly guide will help you decide whether a STEM-related career might be right for you and, if so, how to explore the options and put yourself in the best possible position to secure your dream job. Complete with unique insider inside from STEM professionals and inspiring stories about STEM pioneers, inside you will find:

• A wealth of job ideas, from the well-known to the less well-known
• Details of possible entry routes and required qualifications – both academic and vocational, from GCSEs to degrees and BTECs to apprenticeships
• A listing of the major employers and their recruitment practices
• Practical advice on how to find work experience, apply for jobs, build STEM skills and find further information
• A dedicated chapter covering women in STEM and the ever-improving job prospects

Written in step-by-step chapters, and giving you everything you need to know to plan for success in a STEM career, this is your must-read guide.