UK Defence needs experienced engineering and technical talent, but many skilled professionals remain outside the sector following career breaks or moves into other industries.
Written by our Founder and Director, Natalie Desty, this discussion paper explores how returnerships could help reconnect Defence employers with this experienced workforce.
The paper looks at the role structured return-to-work programmes can play in recovering skills, increasing workforce participation and creating more inclusive routes back into STEM careers. It also considers how government and industry can make returnerships a more established part of future workforce planning.
Read the full discussion paper below, or download the Discussion Paper Brief for a concise summary of its key themes and recommendations.
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If you would like to discuss the paper, explore how returnerships could support your organisation, or learn more about STEM Returners, please get in touch with our team.
You can also connect with Natalie on LinkedIn to follow her work and join the wider discussion around returning talent, workforce challenges, and the future of STEM employment.
Author: Natalie Desty, Founder and Director, STEM Returners
