The renowned UK inventor James Dyson believes the UK needs to offer students monetary incentives to choose science subjects at university.
Dyson's controversial proposal comes as he revealed that his company was unable to fill 120 engineering positions in its UK headquarters in 2013. "It holds us back, and it holds exports back." Dyson said he is plans on adding 3,000 engineering positions at his research and development centre in Wiltshire but these ambitious plans are being hindered by a lack of available engineering talent.
Writing in the Financial Times, Dyson said: "The solution lies at the roots: in education. We should not be afraid to offer financial incentives to encourage the brightest students towards areas of vital national interest."
“Let them learn the skills we need to build Britain's future power stations, high-speed railways and exportable technologies”
- Sir James Dyson
Dyson said he is plans on adding 3,000 engineering positions at his research and development centre in Wiltshire but these ambitious plans are being hindered by a lack of available engineering talent.
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