Our Early Careers team were proud to be part of the Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) event at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe yesterday.
With 26 schools attending during the day and a packed auditorium in the evening, it was inspiring to see so many young women and girls excited about the career opportunities waiting for them in our industry.
We spoke with some of our fantastic female colleagues about why representation matters.
Lisa Westfield, Departmental Planning Engineer at Scunthorpe Rail and Section Mill, said: “Jobs in engineering aren’t just for men. Get out there and have a go. You’ll enjoy it!”
Rebecca Harding, Integrity Engineer, added: “Jobs don’t have a gender. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do. Do what makes you happy.”
We also caught up with WiME Chairperson Kirsty Clode, who spoke about how the initiative began and how it has helped girls and women for over 10 years.
She said: “You can see the spark light up in younger girls when they realise: 'I can do that too.' It’s difficult to be what you can’t see.”