The study, from the organisation Engineering the Future (EtF), found that the industry is suffering because of misconceptions by young people and a lack of science skills among applicants.
Commenting on the findings this week, Richard Green, chief executive of the Design and Technology Association, told SecEd that companies and organisations such as the EtF must work with schools and the government to ensure future generations were inspired.
Mr Green said: “The prospective skills shortage identified by (the) research will come as no surprise to government or industry.
“While it’s true that not enough young people are leaving school with the skills or motivation to pursue a career in engineering, the responsibility to more closely link the classroom with the workplace should not sit solely with the government.
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