Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult's Career Converter
Project details
Why are we doing this project?
In early 2020, at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a need for rapid vaccine production and a shortage of critical skills in 16 key roles within vaccine production and distribution. Career Converter was developed to attract talent by helping individuals understand how their existing skills can transfer into these sectors, providing a pathway for upskilling and transitioning into these vital roles.
About the project
By leveraging Enginuity’s expertise, the project supports the industry in addressing its talent shortages. Career Converter collates a user’s current job role or qualifications to provide personalised career recommendations and to identify any skills gaps, guiding users toward additional training to help them transition into these high-demand positions.
Project status
Career Converter is an innovative tool helping individuals discover career opportunities in the advanced therapies and vaccine manufacturing sectors.
Enginuity powers Career Converter, article by Plant & Works Engineering
The data driven Career Converter uses the latest digital technologies and elements of artificial intelligence to assess transferable skills which match five key job roles in vaccine manufacturing.
Insights from the UK shipbuilding skills taskforce report: A Step Change in UK Shipbuilding Skills
The report cites Enginuity’s work on Career Converter, to address a job classification system that wasn’t adequate for tracking fast-changing skills requirements in advanced therapies and vaccine manufacturing sectors.
Project outputs
1,088 users
There have been 1,088 users of the Career Converter tool since launch, including over 300 users this financial year.
Detailed career pathways
Users have access to new career opportunities in the sector, based on their transferable skills.
Skills development guidance
The tools provide training or qualifications needed to transition into new roles in the advanced therapies and vaccine manufacturing sectors.
Industry partnerships
Partnering with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and ATSTN ensures the tools meet industry needs and address skills shortages.
