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Engineering her future
Engineering her future - celebrating Women in STEM
In 2023 and 2024 we hosted an Engineering her future event at the Tamar Bridge.
In partnership with YMCA Plymouth, over 220 young women from Plymouth schools visited the Tamar Bridge 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 walking onto the iconic Tamar Bridge, students had 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 heard stories from women already working in engineering and other STEM careers. Guest speakers included a variety of designers, entrepreneurs and apprentices.
This was part of 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.
A career in engineering is much more than just getting your hands dirty – you can do lots of other stuff. Before today I would never have even thought about a career in engineering but this has really opened my eyes to what you can do.
Engineering Her Future event
Pupil feedback
Helped me build a good understanding of what careers I can encourage the STEM girls into.
Engineering Her Future event
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