Skills to succeed in the future chemical sciences workforce

By Angeli Mehta2025-01-13T06:16:00

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What do learners need to master to thrive in the chemical sciences?

The kind of chemists needed by employers is changing. The RSC’s Future Workforce and Educational Pathways project, conducted in 2023, reveals that while educational qualifications still count, employers are looking for good communicators who can think critically and work as part of a team. Alongside these transferable skills, employers also want green skills which lessen human impact on the environment and digital skills. Read this article to find out what science teachers and members of the chemical sciences industry think.

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