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Skills Insights

Skills analysis and insight for smarter decision making.
Our research and analysis draws upon the cumulative expertise and experience of our member community and is a trusted source of data across a range of skills issues. Whether it’s apprenticeships, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion or labour market intelligence, our unique surveys and reports add evidence-based authority to help you plan, benchmark and make business decisions with confidence.
SIP members can access the very best skills support via a comprehensive calendar of webinars and workshops covering a variety of skills topics
relevant to your business. And as an employer led membership group, there are plenty of opportunities for you to set the agenda.

A skills manifesto for the science industries

Endless changes to apprenticeships and technical education present a serious risk to the development of future talent. On behalf of employers, the SIP Skills Manfisto calls out the need for greater trust, credibility and clarity around developing technical skills.
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APPRENTICESHIP SURVEY 2023

New apprenticeship starts across the science sector have fallen by half over the last five years, according to the latest data. Find out more in this keynote skills publication. 
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2030 Skills Strategy

The Life Sciences 2030 Skills Strategy is an employer-led piece of work produced by the Futures Group – a collaboration between SIP employers, Office for Life Sciences (OLS), Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and BioIndustry Association (BIA).

The Skills Strategy 2030 delivers the Blueprint for the People Pillar of the Life Sciences Sector Deal, driving productivity and promoting confidence in doing business in the UK.
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Latest News

Science Industry Partnership urges government to keep funding for Level 7 apprenticeships.
13 December 2024
The Science Industry Partnership – an employer-led membership alliance representing the UK’s science industries – has…
Science Industry Partnership welcomes the outcome of the post-16 qualifications review
13 December 2024
For several years the SIP has raised concerns about the slow rollout of T Levels, the…
Science Industry Partnership celebrates 1000th Ambassador
9 December 2024
The milestone was reached with the latest group of ambassadors trained at Victrex in Lancashire, where…
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…
Science Industry Ambassador of the Year Awards 2024 – meet the finalists
7 November 2024
The finalists all embody the commitment to and passion for science through their voluntary work in…
SIP Apprenticeship Survey 2024
4 July 2024
Our previous report revealed a 51% fall in science industry apprenticeship starts since 2015/16. In the context…

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Apprenticeship Support

We provide expert guidance for your new or existing apprenticeship programmes. With practical one to one consultancy covering everything from apprenticeship standards funding and assessment to developing the skills and knowledge of your team.

Careers Outreach

Build a pipeline of future talent, positively impact your community and create an uplifting and impactful experience for your employees. Our SIP Ambassador programme provides a comprehensive outreach solution to train, develop and support your workforce as they inspire the next generation.

Skills Insight

Science is a crucial driver of the economy – our productivity increasingly relies upon technological advances and, in particular high-level vocational and applied science skills.

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