UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF)

We’re delighted to share the UKESF Impact Report 2023-24. Find out how our activities have engaged, inspired, and supported future Electronics Engineers: https://lnkd.in/eC4NwECP   Highlights from the report include: ☑️ 221 schools received our resources ☑️ 620 pupils attended our events ☑️ 75 companies and universities collaborated with us ☑️ 79 undergraduates were awarded Scholarships   #Electronics #Semiconductors #Skills #ImpactReport #Scholarships  

The deadline to apply for the UKESF Scholarship Scheme is fast approaching! You have until Sunday 20 October to submit your application. Why apply? ☑️ Our award-winning Scholarship has been designed in collaboration with industry ☑️ Opportunities for valuable, paid work placements with an Electronics and Technology employer ☑️ Develop the non-technical skills you need to thrive as a graduate alongside your degree Read the full list of Scholarship benefits, browse 50 employers and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekepYtfZ

Almost 50 employers from the Electronics, Semiconductor and Engineering industry are offering UKESF Scholarships this year.   You could join 850 bright and motivated Electronics Engineers who have been awarded Scholarships since the programme began - don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career! If you’re studying for a degree in Electronics, or a related subject, at one of our 29 partner universities, find out if you’re eligible to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekepYtfZ

We’re pleased to share details of a new free online course, Foundations of Radio Frequency Engineering, which has been produced by Dr Francesco Fornetti at the University of Bristol. This training course covers the fundamentals of RF Engineering - an area of understanding that we know is valued by industry. If you're a current or former Scholar, we encourage you to take a look!

Innovate UK has invested in a cutting-edge project 'UK-GRAFT: The UK graphene research and fabrication technology foundry'. Paragraf® will use the investment to establish the world's first 2D materials device foundry, initially focusing on graphene. We're excited to announce UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) will be a key partner on this project. There is an acknowledged skills gap for technicians to support the scale-up of electronics manufacturing. We'll perform a feasibility study to identify future skills needs and deliver a ‘proof-of-concept’ training course, to provide a solution to the skills gap in this new UK industry. The University of Glasgow and University of Birmingham will also partner on the project to help Paragraf® achieve their vision. Read more https://bit.ly/3zNqTCf #Graphene #Electronics #ElectronicsEngineering

Calling all UKESF Scholars & Scholarship Scheme Alumni 📢 You only have a week left to get your entries in for the BrightSparks 2024 awards. Deadline for entries is Thursday 10 October 🗓️ Electronics Weekly are seeking you - talented young engineers aged 18-30 - out for the upcoming celebration of BrightSparks, at this year's prestigious Elektra Awards on 10 December 2024 🏆 Could it be you? Or you can nominate someone who shows promise in their studies or early career. In 2023, there were 8 UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) Scholars celebrated as BrightSparks🤩 Enter here https://bit.ly/4cB803m #UKESFScholarshipScheme #ElectronicsEngineering

UKESF Girls into Electronics 2024 was a huge success 🙌 This summer, nearly 400 young women (aged 14 - 17) - from over 100 different schools & colleges - attended one of the 12 events hosted by our brilliant partner universities Aston University University of Bristol University of Cambridge Heriot-Watt University King's College London University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Nottingham Queen's University Belfast Royal Holloway, University of London University of Southampton University of Strathclyde Nearly half of participants were from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds and just under a quarter would be first in their family to attend university. Since 2022, over 1000 students have taken part in the Girls into Electronics programme. A massive thank you to... 🙏 Apple for supporting Girls into Electronics 2024 🎓 our partner universities for hosting fantastic events 🏫 all the students - and teachers - who signed up to spend a day exploring the world of electronics 🤩 all our current UKESF Scholars and Scholarship Scheme alumni for giving up their time - without hesitation - to support the events ***New for 2024 *** Apple selected 20 UKESF Girls into Electronics participants to be part of their GiE Mentor Program Read more about Girls into Electronics 2024 https://bit.ly/45XNV4G #GirlsIntoElectronics #GirlsInStem #WomenInEngineering #WomenInStem #ElectrronicsEngineering

Our residential UKESF Scholars’ Workshop is one of the highlights of our annual calendar, and in August, 60 of our fantastic Scholars joined us in York to hear expert speakers, participate in fun team building activities and to begin to establish their professional network, all whilst preparing for graduate recruitment. Find out how the Workshop is supporting our Scholars to develop their non-technical skills and confidence alongside their degree: https://lnkd.in/e-7kd2UH Applications are open for the UKESF Scholarship Scheme 2024/25. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ekepYtfZ

On Monday our CEO Stew Edmondson attended a Labour Party Conference Fringe Event with Chi Onwurah and Samantha Niblett MP, hosted by TechWorks and Palace Yard, which focused on how we can secure the UK Semiconductor Industry. A key message from all of the industry participants was about the vital importance of access to talent to support their growth plans. We advocate that the only sustainable solution to the overall skills shortage is to invest in the skills pipeline right from primary school. Tackling the shortage means a national-level, long-term programme to incentivise more young people to pursue the study of Electronics and semiconductors. Another point made in the discussion was about gender imbalance in our sector. Through our successful “Girls into Electronics” programme, we are starting to see increased interest and engagement. Overall, through our programmes, more than 100 employers are demonstrating their commitment to supporting young people to develop the skills that the industry needs. With continued support from industry and government leadership, we can work together to tackle the skills challenge. 

Our Scholarship Scheme is now open for applications!   This year, we’re thrilled to be working with over 40 fantastic employers. The Scholarship gives undergraduates studying Electronics, or a related subject, the opportunity to participate in paid work placements alongside your degree.   Successful Scholars also benefit from wrap-around support, including a bursary, a mentor, a brilliant professional development course, and a chance to build your early career network.   Ready to apply? You must: ☑ Be studying at one of our 29 partner universities ☑ Be in any year of your degree, except final year ☑ Demonstrate high levels of academic performance   For more information and to begin your application, visit https://lnkd.in/ekepYtfZ   The deadline for applications is 10pm on 20 October.