Enhancing women students’ experience
Cheryl CairnsStudent Project Officer
• Increase the participation of women in science, engineering and technology IMPROVE
• Create change in employment practice and workplace culture CHANGE
• Support the recruitment, retention, return and success of women in STEM SUPPORT
Scottish Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology
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UK Graduates 2012-13 (HESA)
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
• Social contact and support
• Careers advice and links with industry
• Contact with recent graduates and women in industry
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
Student Centred
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
Employability
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
Skills Development
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
Personal Development
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
Impact of Interconnect• 85% of students have developed their knowledge or skills
• 79% of students have developed their personal network
• 73% of students have increased confidence in themselves or their career choice
• 19% of students obtained a new job or work placement / experience
• 88% of students and professionals made useful contacts through Interconnect
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
The network for women studying Science, Engineering, Technology and the Built Environment in Scotland
‘Interconnect Strathclyde has been a big part of my social life this year and has given me the opportunity, through organising events, to contact companies personally and network. It allows students from different courses and year groups to met each other. It is so much more than something to put on your CV.’
Interconnect Strathclyde Member
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