Let's talk about the STEM skills gap
We’ve all heard it: the UK faces a “skills gap”. But is the shortage real or is it the way we hire and build talent pipelines that’s broken?
This webinar challenges the narrative head-on. Instead of chasing the same credentials and “ready-made” candidates, we’ll show how public organisations can unlock the abundance of capability already out there – through smarter pipelines, reskilling, and inclusive approaches like Train to Deploy.
You'll hear:
Why traditional hiring criteria blind the public sector to hidden talent.
Practical strategies for spotting and growing talent.
How Train to Deploy builds workforce-ready teams.
Partner insights from STEM Returners on inclusive hiring.
You'll takeaway:
The reality behind the "skills gap" myth.
How to future-proof teams by reskilling/upskilling.
Partner insights from STEM Returners.
Why "ready made" candidates limit agility.
Real-world success stories.
Answers to your most burning questions (Q&A).
Meet the speakers
Meet your host and our guest speaker
Dan Crerand
Director of Train to Deploy at Rullion
Dan's your event host. He leads the Train to Deploy function at Rullion, designing innovative, skills-first hiring models that tackle critical talent shortages. With deep experience in employability and upskilling, Dan works with employers to create tailored talent pathways that unlock overlooked talent and build work-ready and future-proof workforces.
Natalie Desty
Founder & Managing Director at STEM Returners
We're excited to have Natalie, founder of STEM Returners, joining us for this event. STEM Returners is an award-winning initiative breaking down barriers for professionals returning to STEM careers. Since 2017, she has partnered with leading organisations to widen access, improve diversity, and build resilience across STEM industries.
