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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. 
Our careers platform showcases diverse roles, practical advice, and real-world examples to support career exploration.
The HSA convenes industry, academia, research organisations, industrial clusters, government & skills bodies to support the move to a hydrogen-fuelled economy.

What's New


Cogent Skills appoints new Head of Commercial to its Apprenticeships division
19 November 2024
Alex joins from leading apprenticeships awarding organisation SIAS, where she was Head of Product for four…
The Bhopal tragedy and its impact on process safety
3 December 2024
On the night of December 2-3 1984, a leak at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL)…
Official Launch of SIAS as an Awarding Organisation
25 September 2024
Today marks the official launch of SIAS as an Awarding Organisation!Steve Smith, Managing Director, said:“As Managing…
How hosting a placement could benefit your business
2 September 2024
But what about the benefits to employers? Why should you – with all the day-to-day concerns…
Charlotte Wilson named Not Just Lab Coats Ambassador of the Year Award 2024
4 December 2024
Charlotte Wilson has been named Not just Lab Coats Ambassador of the Year 2024 at a…
Cogent Skills appoints David Vineall as new Chair
26 November 2024
David is currently the Group Chief People Officer at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and will take…

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