Greetings!
Welcome to this months newsletter.
The organisers of the WES annual conference are busy finalising the programme, for more details and to register please visit the conference website. The WES AGM follows on from the conference on the 7th October, please come along and find out what has been happening and the plans for the future and if you would like to get involved we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you have any events or stories that you would like to share with the WES Office please let us know.
The WES e-news team
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Mentoring and Leadership
On 20th July a group of ladies (and some gents!) from a variety of STEM related occupations attended a workshop on Mentoring and Leadership in Cambridge. Led by MentorSET manager, Jacqui Hogan, they were introduced to what mentoring is (and isn't!), the mentoring lifecycle, roles of mentors and mentees, and the relevance of mentoring to leadership. The workshop also included a lively session during which attendees were given the opportunity to practice their mentoring skills with each other. We would like to thank the Department of Biochemistry at Cambridge University for kindly providing the room and refreshments.
We have 3 more workshops planned currently:
August 23rd (London)
October 11th (Cambridge)
October 31st (Bristol).
For further details and to book, please go to the events page on the MentorSET website. These are all free to WES members | | |
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Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
Do you know someone who is looking for a rewarding,challenging career in the automotive industry,which gives them the opportunity to earn while they learn?
Do they have enthusiasm, drive and a real passion for Engineering?
If so, they should visit the Ford recruitment website to find out more about the Ford Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.
Ford is currently recruiting for people to join its Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme in September 2011, for Essex based positions.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 3 GCSE's to include:
* Maths (Grade B or above)
* English Language (Grade C or above),
* Science (double award or Physics single award), Grade C or above.
Some limited equivalent qualifications will be considered, for more information please contact 01635 279 813
Closing Date for applications - midnight 12th August 2011
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Equality and Diversity; Good Practice for the Construction Sector
The Equality and Human Rights Commission published a new report - 'Equality and Diversity : Good practice for the Construction Sector'. This study was commissioned by the EHRC on behalf of the Construction Leadership Diversity Forum, and its final report sets out the benefits of having a diverse workforce in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability and age. In summary, it says that tackling these gaps in its workforce will help the construction industry to address its skills shortage by employing people from the widest possible pool of talent. To read the report, click here. |
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Overcoming Gender Barriers in Science
The Science and Development Network have published a report Spotlight on Overcoming gender barriers in science.
Despite gradual progress in gender balance in academia and in the workforce, women remain under-represented in the sciences in developing countries.
- How wide is the gender gap in science?
- What are the main barriers to women's advancement?
- And what can be done to overcome them?
Their Spotlight explores these questions through opinions, features and the latest facts and figures, alongside key documents and useful links. Scientists, science educators and South Africa's Minister of Science and Technology offer their expert views on the problem.
They challenge enduring misconceptions about girls' aptitude for science, highlight the key role of education and explore how policies can help developing countries bridge the gender gap in science.
To read the report click here | |
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WES needs your help
WES is run by a Council of volunteers and we currently have a number of vacancies. We are currently looking for
Event co-ordinators in the local regions and
Someone to organise and run two Technical leaders events each year.
If you can help or know someone who can particularly in the above roles please contact the WES Office.
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Wellbeing of Women Literary Lunch -
13th September 2011
Eve Pollard in Conversation with Barbara Taylor Bradford
Eve Pollard in conversation with Barbara Taylor Bradford as she talks about her life and books, including her new book Letter from a Stranger, due for release in September.
Barbara Taylor Bradford is only in the UK for a few days, so ensure you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity as we explore her life and works on the 13th September 2011. The event will take place in the St James's Restaurant, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER.
Tickets are £75 to include a 2-course lunch and a glass or two of wine. Tickets for this event are limited so we encourage you to book straight away! There will also be an opportunity to purchase copies of Barbara's latest book Letter from a Stranger (Published by Harper Collins) and have a personalised message signed by Barbara herself.
To enquire about this event or purchase a ticket please call Chantelle Morgan on 020 7772 6400 or email by 6th September.
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WES AGM 2011
Venue: IET, 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL
The 2011 AGM of WES will take place at 17:30 on Friday 7 October 2011 at the IET, 2 Savoy Place, London. Location and directions information via the IET website. Further AGM information on the WES website. | |
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And finally....
If you have any articles you would like to have featured please contact the WES office by clicking here. We'd love to hear your stories of your schools outreach activities or ideas to inpsire young people that we can share across our community.
Don't forget to forward on our e-newsletter to your friends and contacts, male and female and help to inpsire more young women to consider engineering and technology as a career.
With good wishes
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| Getting There
A key part of the WES strategy is connecting women across different parts of the profession and our annual conference is a primary way of doing this. We are delighted to be holding Getting There in association with the women's Transportation seminar
We will have technical breakfast briefings, invited and submitted talks as well as two leadership workshops. A symposium on engaging girls in engineering is also being planned. Register now for the early bird rate and make sure to book your hotel soon to get good rates!
WES is delighted to welcome Thoughtworks on board as a core partner. Thoughtworks are a software consultancy; we create software solutions to help solve our clients' biggest and most pressing business problems. This means we work continually with clients to find out what their problems are through face to face conversation and ongoing contact, usually at their offices. We design innovative solutions and combine our code writing skills, inquisitive minds and creativity to deliver awesome software and champion software excellence."
Thoughtworks are taking an active role in scoping the Set to Lead project and are actively engaged in developing a student event in London for the Autumn. Keep your eyes peeled for further news and find out more on the WES website!
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New Job Vacancies at WAMT
Women and Manual Trades has been fortunate to receive funding from the Transition Fund, and from Trust for London. As a result, they are delighted to be recruiting for three new part-time positions - a Marketing and Fundraising Officer (£30k pro rata); an Employment Support Manager (£32k pro rata), and an Events Co-ordinator (£25k pro rata). For full details and an application form, click here to go to their Vacancies page. The closing date for all applications is midnight on 31st July 2011.
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Networking Women Conference
September 15th, The Oxford Centre, Oxford 9.30hrs - 16.30hrs
Sponsored by Natwest, Harris-Lipman, TBAC, Jennings, B-Line Business Supplies and B4 Business
Ever thought of running your own engineering practice? Or perhaps you have another great business idea.
"Believe you Can!" is a conference aimed specifically at women new to running their own business and start-up's.
Entitled "Believe you Can!" is a full day of top speakers, learning sessions, workshops and networking opportunities put together by a group of eight business women who all run their own successful companies. Topics will include Brand Design, Networking, Finance, PR & Marketing, Goal Mapping, How to manage your Work Life Balance, Social Media, Networking and How to get the best from the Rest of Your Life.
"Putting together this conference has been an immensely satisfying experience. It's demonstrated a continuing need for women in business to come together, celebrate their achievements, support each other and form bonds that will far supersede the event date itself. By ensuring that all of the speakers are down to earth and easy to relate to, we are confident that delegates will leave with that wonderful energy known as inspiration. With inspiration, comes innovation and being a part of that is incredibly motivating. "Believe You Can", the name of the conference, is well and truly embedded in the underlying philosophy of this event", explained Lisa Cherry, co-founder of Networking Women.
Special Offer for members of Women's Engineering Society - Extended to 31.8.11, book by the end of August and save over 20%!! Quote COFWNS
For further information and to book a place, please visit the website | |
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Quick Links
WAMT's Construction Diversity Expo at Londons's Guildhall on 12th September 2011
More info
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Related Topics
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Women and Leadership: Closing the Gender Gap
13 and 14 September 2011
Over the last 25 years the number of women in employment in the UK has increased by more than a third but in 2010 they still only made up 12.5% of corporate boards of FTSE 100 companies (Female FTSE board report 2010, Cranfield School of Management).
Concerns about the under-representation of women in leadership roles and the gender imbalance of corporate boards have prompted countries across the world to develop strategies that address these issues. Here, the UK Government recently published a report recommending a minimum of 25% female representation on boards by 2015.
Women also continue to be significantly under-represented in senior political roles. As highlighted by the Fawcett Society in the 2010 UK general election only 143 female MPs were elected out of 650. In the current cabinet only four of the 23 positions are held by women.
Why hold a conference?
This conference will bring together academics, policy makers and women leaders in politics, business, public and voluntary sectors.
Focusing on the experience of women who have achieved leadership roles it will consider strategies designed to increase the presence of women in senior posts both here and abroad.
The conference will offer delegates the opportunity to reflect on their career choice and be inspired by women leaders from across the business, public and voluntary sectors.
Who should attend?
Anyone with an interest in these issues is welcome to attend. We would particularly encourage participation from:
- Women leaders in politics, business, public and voluntary sectors
- Policy Makers
- Early and mid-career women from all sectors
- Academics
For more information and to register please visit the website
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and in particular, the IET, Transport for London, National Grid and Arup
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