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WES APPRENTICE SHOWCASE: FREE WEBINAR
Are you a teacher that wants to support your students in Engineering?
Or a Student in Year 10+ that is considering Engineering as a career path? Then this event is just for you.
Our inaugural Apprentice Showcase on the morning of Friday 11 February 2022 has been designed to add more colour and context to the already valuable resources available on apprenticeships. The event features panels of current engineering apprentices from some of the biggest and best-known companies in the UK, sharing their experiences and taking questions from the student perspective.
We'll soon be releasing full details of our speaker panel and complimentary places will be available for as many of your students as wish to join. We also actively support broadcasts of the event to full classes.
Date: 11 February 2022
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LOTTIE TOUR 2021 REPORT
2021 marked Lottie’s 6th year on tour. With Covid-19 continuing to impact the normal ways of working in the UK and globally, we faced a second year of challenges with regards to recruiting volunteers. However, this time around, we were more aware of the challenges to expect and were able to set realistic expectations. Whilst many potential volunteers had not fully returned to their workplaces, the Covid lockdowns easing in summer 2021 meant that some volunteers were able to take Lottie to work, labs and site visits.
This year for the first time ever, WES enlisted the help of a marketing organization -Genius, to help us promote the tour and expand our reach. Genius helped us to
update our website and to reach schools and other organisations, and we look forward to
continuing to work with them this coming year.
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WES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The WES Annual Conference is one of the major events in the WES calendar. It is a one- or two-day live or virtual meeting place and knowledge-sharing opportunity for WES Members and professionals from engineering and allied professions, and takes place in spring each year.
The conference attracts high-profile speakers and industry leaders from a range of disciplines.
Drawing an audience of around 200 early career and established professionals, it offers a range of talks, panel discussions and interactive workshops, focusing on professional and personal development, alongside topics of pressing interest to engineers around the UK and internationally.
Date: 28-29 April 2022
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in supporting any of WES’ events and conferences, see below how you can get involved
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Women's Engineering Society News |
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NEW SALESFORCE CRM DATABASE - TO LAUNCH IN JANUARY 2022
As part of the WES Strategy we have been working on a replacement for the membership database that has been in use for a number of years. We are delighted to be able to announce that this new system is going live in January 2022.
The new Salesforce CRM system is a vital part of our work to transform the customer service experience of membership and allow us to focus on improving the membership offering. It will allow us to closely track our interactions with you so that we can quickly help when you get in touch and give us better data to make sure you are getting the support and benefits you need.
As part of this change we will be moving membership payments by card from Sage Pay to Stripe. Those who renew their membership by card will be offered the opportunity to pay by Direct Debit, or make a one-off card payment or an annual recurring card payment. Those who pay by Direct Debit will have their membership payment taken as usual. You will be sent a login for a new members area where you can manage your WES membership.
In the meantime if you have any queries please email the membership manager Tristan Holland
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MEET KATHRYN - NEWEST WES PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
I am the new WES Partnerships Manager for the North of England, with some scope outside of this area to support Partners across the UK.
I am passionate about people and empowering women to believe in themselves to follow their dreams. I have an inner fight for justice and believe all people should be treated equally and well, especially Women. I have previously worked for not-for profit organisations and a career in the Events Industry, with a focus on account management and business development. I am driven to ensure our Partners are making an impact by partnering with WES and together we can make a difference to Women in Engineering.
In my personal life I have invested in a wetsuit to take up wild swimming this year, it may be more of a plunge than a swim, but time will tell. I also have a dog called Charlie who is a Jackawawa and we love cuddles on the sofa or out getting muddy, although he is small, he is mighty.
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WES UGB
The WES University Group Board introduces its new committee:
Helenor Cox (Chair), Emma
Priestley, Charlotte Turedi, Maddalena de Cesare, Evelyn Morgan, Toni McLaughlin, Caryl Libarnes, Modupe Sobanwa and Roisin Smyth for 2021/2022.
Since forming, the UGB have attended a couple of large networking events to meet with
other students and professionals.
There are several upcoming events hosted by the UGB, both social and career orientated,
including a book club social on Thursday the 17th of February themed around inspirational
women in literature, with the aim of bringing together the WES affiliated university groups
to give student members an opportunity to network.
Additional events within the academic
year will include career orientated talks and further networking activities; all updates can be
found on the new WESUGB Instagram page.
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OTHER WES NEWS - LETS TALK GEEP
On 13th January, ECB members Imisi Joseph and Kim Everitt supported the Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) run by the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with Windsor Fellowship. The GEEP aims to increase the transition of engineering graduates from diverse backgrounds into engineering employment. Over the last six years, more than 1000 students from over 66 universities have taken part in the programme. Of the students involved in GEEP, 30% are female and over 90% are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
With WES as one of the partners of GEEP, Imisi and Kim represented WES through the GEEP Skills & Competency virtual workshop, highlighting the many activities and benefits of becoming a member of WES to over 40 students, as well as sharing their engineering careers journey with top tips.
"It was great to share the work and activities WES does and how we can support students, as well as provide the students some advice." says Imisi. "We ended up running overtime on the many great questions from some of the female students! Was great to see them inspired from our engineering careers"
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APPRENTICESHIPS WITH BAE SYSTEMS
It’s never too soon to start thinking about your future. Whether you’re in your final year of school or college or taking this time to explore a career change, joining BAE Systems as an apprentice means being part of a team of inspiring colleagues who will support you to achieve your ambitions.
With a long history of innovation and excellence behind us, and exciting plans for the future, BAE Systems is a place where you can start, and grow, your career with confidence.
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Fellowship for leaders with babies and young children
Too often, parents feel they have to choose between an ambitious career and enjoying their young children. The multi-award winning Leaders Plus Fellowship exists to change this.
As part of the 9-month Fellowship, you get a senior leader mentor, expert career development support, group coaching, a supportive cross sector network of peers and practical support to overcome work/life hurdles. You can access it either online or in a mix of online and face to face
Application deadline: 1 March
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Northumbria University Research Project
Are you currently studying or working in the Engineering or Construction industry? Or perhaps in a different area (the public)? Then Northumbria University needs you!
They are currently looking for participants to take part in a study to understand the influence of historic women engineers in different parts of society.
The study will include one 90-minute workshop based at Northumbria University City Centre Campus (except the virtual one).
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Women In Engineering Stories |
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QUEEN'S NY HONOURS LIST - MBE WINNERS
Congratulations to:
Professor Sarah Springman, for services to Engineering and to International Sports Administration.
Louise Kingham, for services to the Energy Industry.
Dr Liane Smith, for service to Engineering and Materials Science.
Professor Veronica Bowman, for services to Defence and the Covid-19 Response.
Professor Zoe Shipton, for services to Geoscience and Climate Change Mitigation.
Susan Smith, for services to Science and Technology.
Selina Maureen Taylor, for services to Defence and to St John Ambulance during Covid-19.
Susan Clarke, for services to Business and Engineering.
Annette Joseph, for services to Technology.
Dr Agnes Aranka Kaposi FREng. For services to Holocaust Education and Awareness.
Denise O'Leary, for services to the Construction Industry and Entrepreneurs in South West England and Wales.
Jane Richards, for services to the Information Technology Sector and to Young People, particularly during Covid-19.
Mamta Singhal, for services to Engineering.
Jennifer Taylor, for services to Education.
Mihaela Mazilu (Milla Mazilu), for services to the Covid-19 Response.
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FREE ENGINEERING CAREER SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
The Engineering Springboard is a free programme of
personalised career support designed to help you explore a career in the engineering
sector.
This exciting programme is open to students from across the
UK, and will include exclusive internship opportunities in other international locations, in collaboration
with the international engineering firm Jacobs.
It will help you to start thinking about your future, develop
the skills you need to succeed, and ultimately secure work experience,
internships and graduate jobs at some of the top firms in the sector.
You will have access to 15 different career-boosting
activities, worth £1,800, including exclusive work experience opportunities,
industry events, and a dedicated professional mentor to support throughout your
job applications - from your CV to mock interviews.
The two-year programme is delivered by upReach in partnership
with Jacobs.
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IMECHE CELEBRATE THEIR 175TH ANNIVERSARY
IMechE 175 is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of IMechE and the contribution of mechanical engineering to society, whilst also inspiring a future generation of engineers.
They will be celebrating and honouring their past while looking confidently to the future. Their celebratory activity will focus on how mechanical engineers can help solve the global challenges we face today. Climate change, education, infection control, and transport. How can mechanical engineering aid humanity?
In celebration of the Institution’s 175th Anniversary, join Sir Patrick Vallance FRS FMedSci FRCP as he discusses the importance of harnessing the power of engineering to solve global challenges.
Join this forthcoming online lecture by Sir Patrick Vallance on 27 January 2022. Free of charge and open to all.
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WES is a community of people both in and out of STEM with the common goal of promoting women in engineering. Whether you want to lead engineering into the future, expand your network or make some new interesting friends, joining WES is a great place to start. |
Recruiting Agencies
Sites Specifically Aimed at STEM and Engineering,
General Recruitment websites with Engineering jobs
Are you a recruitment agency wishing to be listed here? Please contact jobs@wes.org.uk for information on how to get listed.
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BAE Systems Degree Apprenticeship Programme - Engineering, Barrow-in-Furness, Broad Oak, Brough, Christchurch, Frimley, Glascoed, Glasgow, Portsmouth, Rochester, Samlesbury/Warton, Weymouth and Yeovil
BAE Systems Advanced Apprenticeship Programme - Engineering, Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Cowes, Glascoed, Glasgow, Humberside, Portsmouth, Radway Green, Rochester, Samlesbury/Warton and Washington
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