There is strong evidence from a number of leading bodies showing that employers across the STEM industries need recruits with creative as well as technical skills – people who can visualise, communicate, experiment, question and create.

The CBI has warned that more than 50% of businesses are likely to see a shortfall in STEM skilled staff in the coming years, with many reporting a lack of communication skills or cultural awareness amongst applicants. Nesta and others have highlighted the importance of the creative economy to the UK.

Camden’s STEAM Commission will unite STEM with the Arts and hopes to:

Highlight the importance of STEAM to Camden’s economy
Provide information for schools, students and policy makers about what skills and experience will help with careers in STEAM
Identify and assess how businesses and schools can work together – giving students the experience and skills for careers in STEAM

As part of the Commission, a Science and Engineering Workshop, will be hosted at the Wellcome Trust on 29th June. It will bring together teachers and leading businesses in the area to explore how they can work together to address London’s growing technical skills gap.

Places are limited to one per organisation.

If you were not invited directly by London Borough of Camden and would like to attend please get in touch with us to confirm.

If you have any questions about the STEAM Commission please contact Nick Humfrey (nick.humfrey@camden.gov.uk, 020 7974 4027).

STEAM Commission: Science and Engineering Workshop