We’re award-winning experts on STEM sector skills
provided a level of insight nearly unmatched in international circles
A DSIT report talking about our work
Athena Skills is a UK-based think tank and consultancy that helps employers, policy makers, and training providers to tackle STEM skills and workforce challenges. We gather and analyse data, build useful tools, and provide practical advice.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Skills mapping and competency framework development
- Measuring supply and demand for skills and roles
- Forecasting future skills needs
- Strategy development and prioritisation
- Mapping regional ecosystems and training and education provision
- Analysing workforce demographics and career pathways
- Benchmarking against other sectors and countries
- Recruitment and retention best practices
- Monitoring and evaluation of training
instrumental in helping UK employers identify and understand the challenges faced in recruiting the skills they need to grow
Prof. Nigel Bannister
Director of Skills, University of Leicester
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