The United Kingdom’s skills gap, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, is at its most pronounced in the transport and infrastructure spheres. The lack of skilled graduates and apprentices has a knock-on effect for the wider UK economy; and if we don’t produce the talent necessary to support transport and infrastructure – connectivity is after all crucial to every industry – how can we expect the UK to function efficiently or be competitive on the global stage?
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union draws this issue into sharper focus. There is a renewed urgency to achieve self-sustainability. If the UK’s major industries are to compete, then they must be able to rely on talent grown at home.
