Mind the (Skills) Gap: Acting Now to Secure Tomorrow’s Talent in the UK’s EV Sector
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Exploring the critical need for skilled professionals in the evolving UK EV sector, this discussion emphasises the importance of tailored education, specialised training programs, and robust industry-academia partnerships. The session aims to identify effective strategies to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of driving future innovations in electric vehicle technology.
Questions for discussion:
- What advanced engineering skills are critical for developing next-gen EV powertrains and battery systems?
- How can industry-academia partnerships be optimised to address these gaps?
- How can academia integrate emerging technologies like AI and IoT into EV engineering curriculums?
- What role will interdisciplinary skills and/ or government policies play in advancing the UK’s EV technological innovations?
- and Development, UKBIC (a)
Talks
Electrification Skills Network Presentation
- Paul Whiteside, Project Manager, Coventry University, ESN (Electrification Skills Network)
Mind the (Skills) Gap: Acting Now to Secure Tomorrow’s Talent in the UK’s EV Sector
- Rosa Wells, Project Manager, University College Birmingham
National Battery Training and Skills Academy (NBTSA) Presentation
- Alison Maynard, Deputy Principal, New College Durham
Talk: Title TBC
- Jonty Deely-Williamson, Head of Learning and Development, UKBIC