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Getting The Science & Technology Sector Future Ready

Prepare for tomorrow with the right skills and capabilities in place today. As specialists in skills for science and technology, we're here to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future ready. 
We're working to support the development of the green skills and occupations required to achieve net zero within the UK science and technology sector.
Our skills manifesto highlights the key challenges facing science and technology employers. Its insights are as a result of direct engagement with industry and our experience of the skills system.
We're committed to ensuring employers have the skills needed for success.  To celebrate our 21 years supporting ours sector, our impact report highlights some of our key achievements.
Specialist training services to develop your skills base, improve safety and manage risks in high-hazard industries. 
SIAS is our Ofqual approved End-Point Assessment Organisation for the technical science and engineering apprenticeship sectors.
The HSA convenes industry, academia, research organisations, industrial clusters, government & skills bodies to support the move to a hydrogen-fuelled economy.

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From Lab Apprentice to Expert: Joe Thomas’ Journey in Applied Chemical Science at Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Joe Thomas is reaching the end of his Level 6 Apprenticeship in Applied Chemical Science at…
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A group of leading experts has launched a major study into managing process safety in high-hazard…
TIRO and SIAS Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Science and Technology Apprenticeships and Support STEM Industries Nationally
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TIRO and SIAS are proud to announce the establishment of a dynamic new collaboration aimed at…
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Undergraduate placements, graduate placements, and graduate schemes arepowerful tools on their own, providing opportunities to engage…
Science Industry Partnership celebrates 10 years of supporting UK science employers
18 March 2024
Established in 2014, the SIP is a powerful employer-led membership alliance committed to the growth and…
Response to government apprenticeships announcement
18 March 2024
Our skills manifesto for employers, published earlier this year, highlights the need to enhance support and…

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