1 - For the first time since the recession, companies have the confidence to expand their engineering workforce.
Action: Supply issues need to be addressed.  A mix of both academic and vocational training is required so that technical learning opportunities are provided for everyone.

2 - More than a third of (survey) respondents said that new engineering, IT and technical recruits do not meet reasonable expectations for levels of skills.
Action: The quality of degrees must be maintained - including the provision of industrial placements
Action: We (the IET) stress the importance of training and development as a key way to hone the skills of new recruits.

3 - A quarter of companies see no benefit of engaging with the skills system
Action: Schools need to be encouraged to engage more with local employers as it is a key way of bringing engineering to life and making it relevant. 

4 - Half of UK engineering companies expect to recruit apprentices in the next 4 - 5 years.
Action: To encourage more people to start apprenticeships, the quality of courses must be ensured and they need to be seen as a starting point to a successful engineering career, not just a way into a job.
Action: Raise awareness that apprenticeships are a viable alternative to a university degree

5 - Only 6% of the engineering workforce are women
Action: More girls need to be encouraged into engineering careers at a younger age.
Action: Employers attitudes towards flexible working should be more positive.