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 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:

• Supply and demand for skills and roles
• Forecasting of future skills needs
• Training and education pathways
• Workforce demographics
• Benchmarking against other sectors and countries
• Recruitment and retention practices
• Skills mapping and framework development

instrumental in helping the UK’s space employers identify and understand the challenges faced in recruiting the skills they need to grow

Prof. Nigel Bannister
Director of Skills, Space Park Leicester

Recent clients and partners

Some of our awards