UK Electronics Skills Foundation

Who we are

The UK has a long heritage of technological innovation and has a world-class Electronics sector. It has the potential to grow and innovate to provide solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society today. However, the demand for capable, employable Electronics Engineers and designers is currently outstripping supply.

We are an independent, UK based charity working to address the skills gap in Electronics through raising awareness, promoting interest in young people, supporting the development of those who choose electronics, and building relationships to ensure a thriving sector.

This can only be achieved by working collaboratively, and to date, we have worked with more than 90 employers from across the industry, 29 of the UK’s leading universities, and over 800 schools.

Our culture and values

The core values of the UKESF are shaped by our collective beliefs; they guide how we behave and conduct our work. We will:

Strive for Excellence. We take pride in what we do; we deliver on our commitments and always try to our best.

Be Collaborative. We share ideas and work enthusiastically with our sponsors, partners and all stakeholders to achieve our aims.

Act with Integrity. We are open and honest, and do what we believe is best to encourage greater interest in Electronics.

Be Passionate. We want to inspire more children about Electronics and to support their interest through to university and into careers.

Value Creativity. We are forward-thinking and explore new ideas and approaches, looking for innovative ways to tackle the skills challenge.