XMOS unites with UKESF to tackle electronics skills shortage
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Multicore microcontroller developer XMOS is working with the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) to help attract more young people into the electronics industry.
As well as sponsoring a number of undergraduate scholarships, the Bristol-based firm is will actively participate in the UKESF's Go4SET school competition series, an initiative aimed at increasing awareness of the industry and sparking enthusiasm for electronics and engineering among 12-14 year olds.
XMOS cited the ability to identify and access the best graduate talent at an early stage as its main decision to join the initiative.
Company ceo Nigel Toon, pictured, said: "XMOS is at the forefront of innovative technology. We therefore recognise the need to create and maintain a large talent pool for our – and the industry's – future growth and we value the fresh and innovative ideas that smart young graduates can bring to a business.
"The UKESF offers us a ready-made programme of activities to facilitate our engagement with school pupils and university students and we will be offering our first UKESF scholarships this year to attract more of them to join XMOS."
