STEM in schools is critical if we are to fill the jobs of the future
The skills gap presents a major challenge for the UK if it is to keep up with its global counterparts. Indeed, research out today has warned that Britain will struggle to fill the jobs of the future if computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) are not made part of the school curriculum.
Developing the technology at pace is key, but developing young peoples' understanding of the technology is critical if the UK is to keep up with the rising demands for STEM skills. That is the view of Mark Yeeles, VP Industrial Automation UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric, who is passionate about empowering young people to develop their skills for the future world.
Mark Yeeles, VP Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
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It is no question that AI and machine learning will play an extremely important role in our future. But it's not only about developing the right technology; we must also be able to recruit people at every level of the process to achieve significant progress and keep up with the momentum at which this industry accelerates.
STEM students often bring their generation's enthusiasm for technology of the future, thus there must be a call to action for schools to integrate this as part of the curriculum in order to empower individuals and develop their skills. This will translate into high performance and personal fulfilment for individuals, which will ultimately have a positive impact on future technology.”
