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Publication Date: 1999-Sep
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New Technology Industries. Skills Task Force Research Paper 10.
Hendry, Chris
This paper provides an overview of the growth of new technology industries in Great Britain and the skills needed for these industries. The industries are advanced materials, biotechnology, and opto-electronics. The report profiles the current status, expected growth, and skills needed for each of these industry sectors. It also points out the need for people with technical skills to learn business skills and identifies how high level scientific and technical skills are best provided. The report lists 35 references. (KC)
Descriptors: Biotechnology, Business Skills, Demand Occupations, Developed Nations, Education Work Relationship, Emerging Occupations, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum, Job Skills, Labor Needs, Optics, Science Careers, Science Education, Technical Occupations, Technology, Technology Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Department for Education and Employment, London (England).
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