Engineering her future

Since 2023 we have hosted an annual Engineering Her Future event at the Tamar Bridge.

In partnership with YMCA Plymouth, over 200 young women from Plymouth schools attend the event each year to learn about careers in engineering from a range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) businesses, educational and training providers.

As well as visiting the Learning Centre and touring underneath the iconic Tamar Bridge, students have the opportunity to tackle a range of practical activities, including wiring plugs, building towers and model bridges, learning about water pressure and plumbing, wiring remote control cars and discovering how the Torpoint ferries work. They also hear stories from women already working in engineering and other STEM careers. Guest speakers included a variety of designers, entrepreneurs and apprentices.

This event is part of the International Women in Engineering Day activities. Celebrated around the world on 23 June to honour women in the field of engineering, the day focuses on raising the profile of women who are changing the field of engineering one degree at a time.