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Why do employers need creative skills?

Maker skills are being increasingly utilised by employers. In this video Alison explores why.

In this video, Alison speaks to the organiser of a STEM event for children to see how makerskills are being utilised by employers.

John Barber from WorkWise organises Get Up to Speed (GUTS), an event that encourages children to consider STEM-inspired careers. He and Alison talk about why employers are increasingly looking for staff with maker skills.

What careers do you think would most benefit from a maker attitude?

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