Electronics is all around us. It is pervasive across all levels of society; in our day to day lives, in education, in medical science to name but a few. New technologies are continually emerging and being developed into products and services that we use and interact with. Within industry in the UK, electronics plays a vital role as the basis for innovation, and sustaining competitivenesss in the global marketplace.
The success of UK industry also depends on having a skilled and motivated work force. Young people studying electronics as a design & technology subject are learning skills that will hopefully drive them to follow electronics-related higher and further education paths or vocational paths. Young people will develop skills that are invaluable in other areas of their lives, such as communication and problem solving skills. The subject also gives them the opportunity to gain self confidence through the tangible successes they can achieve.
