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Scotland outlines its new STEM strategy
A plan for Scotland to “forge a future of excellence and equity” in science, technology, engineering, and maths has been unveiled.
The strategy is set to take place between 2017 to 2022, and outlines actions designed to inspire enthusiasm for STEM “among all sectors of society”.
Key measures include strengthening the delivery of STEM education, addressing unconscious bias and gender stereotyping, and ensuring the development of skills that meet employers’ needs.
The strategy includes: improving the supply of STEM talent to the teaching profession; establishing a new network of specialist STEM advisors for schools; prioritising STEM in the expansion of apprenticeships; and creating positive STEM role models, among others.
Minister for further education, higher education, and science, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said: “It is our ambition to build a modern and dynamic economy, so it is critical that Scotland recognises the value of, and achieves its full potential in STEM.
“The sectors which feature in our vision for a high-tech, low-carbon economy have a golden thread - they all require a highly educated and skilled workforce with STEM capabilities in order to develop and grow.
“The future is truly one of opportunity and we must ensure everyone is equipped and supported to make the most of fast-paced technological change around us and the job opportunities this generates, enabling Scotland to become a STEM nation.”
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