Women in TechWorks: Tackling the skills challenge in the UK’s Electronics Industry

In this Women in TechWorks session, Mahdieh Ghoddusi, Director of Delivery at UK Electronics Skills Foundation, explores the skills challenge facing the UK’s electronics and semiconductor industries. As demand grows for expertise in electronics, semiconductors, AI and advanced engineering, building a stronger and more diverse talent pipeline is essential to the future competitiveness of the UK technology sector. Mahdieh highlights the importance of inspiring young people, supporting future engineers, and creating more inclusive pathways into technical careers. The session also looks at the role of mentoring, volunteering and industry collaboration in helping more women enter, remain and progress in technology — ensuring the sector can access the talent, creativity and leadership it needs to grow. Recorded at Women in TechWorks: Engineering Intelligently, hosted at Arm Cambridge, this talk forms part of a wider conversation on leadership, skills, inclusion and the future of engineering.