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Promoting UK Electronics

25/9/2010

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Something that we can all do is think about the next generation of people coming into our industry.  What sort of image do we currently project and how might this affect the career choices of our brightest minds?

This is a question the UK Electronics Skills Foundation has asked in order to understand why the sharp decline in the numbers of UK Students accepting places on Electronic Engineering courses. 

Part of the reason is the perceived idea that they can earn more money and respect by working in say IT or the Sciences.  I tend to think the issue is more around the fact that many people assume that everything electronic is made in China.
 
So how can we address this?  The UKESF’s approach is to raise awareness in schools of the value of electronics to society and the economy.  In short going out these engaging with young people and telling them in electronics there is a great career for you and you will get the chance to do great things and change lives.

What’s more the USESF is finding placements in electronics companies for undergraduates so they can see first hand that there are companies that are doing some pretty exciting things right now.

Derek Boyd, chief executive of the UK Electronics Alliance, is a UKESF board member. "The UKESF launched at the beginning of 2010. Since then, we have been formalising agreements with agencies, founding partners, the IET and the Engineering Development Trust. There has been significant development work, with a website now up and running (www.ukesf.org).


Promotional material can be downloaded and this is finding its way into the industry.  "While we are seeing growth in recognition, we have a growth plan for UKESF and are confident the model will scale to offer companies both quantity and quality."

My personal message is to start promoting your industry right now, do what you can by engaging with the locals schools get young people in on work experience and go speak at school assemblies.

Finally the next time your in a social situation and asked what you do, well you say I work in electronics manufacturing and were changing the world into a better place baby!

 
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13/7/2010

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Soon we will be launching our free guide called “The Essential Top 5 Cable Assemblies Buyers Guide” 

Yes that’s right it’s packed full of ideas on how to save money, get the best from your supplier and other secrets the industry doesn’t want you to know.

This is just the first in a series of free guides we will be producing to give you more information and tips on getting the best deal for you.

We genuinely believe in sharing information and ultimately giving you the advantage over your competitors.

So watch this space!

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