Workshop Session 2 Attracting More Women into Science, Engineering & Technology Sarah Pemberton, Services for Women Coordinator (Careers & Employment) Veronica Benson, South East Hub Manager ICG HE Advisers Community Conference Wednesday 10 June 2009 UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering,Technology www.ukrc4setwomen.org
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Workshop Session 2
Attracting More Women into Science, Engineering & Technology
Sarah Pemberton, Services for Women Coordinator(Careers & Employment)
Veronica Benson, South East Hub Manager
ICG HE Advisers Community ConferenceWednesday 10 June 2009
UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering,Technologywww.ukrc4setwomen.org
Programme
• Introduction• Issues related to gender stereotyping and how to
address them• What are the barriers facing women pursuing SET
careers?• Why it is important to increase the number of women
in SET• Sources of information and advice to support the
work of careers advisers
Why did you choose this workshop?
Why does the UKRC exist?
Skills Shortage in SET sectors
UK needs more talented scientists, engineers and technologists
UKRC Mission
“to improve the position and the participation of women in science,
engineering, technology and the built environment”
What are we doing?
Employers & Organisations
•Gender Equality Training•Cultural Analysis Survey•Advise on employment practice and flexible working