Spencer Group is backing International Women in Engineering Day in the company’s latest move to promote the industry to female candidates.
Now in its fifth year, International Women in Engineering Day, on Saturday, June 23, aims to raise the profile of women in engineering, highlight the amazing achievements of female engineers throughout the world and inspire future generations to consider a career in this field.
This year’s theme for International Women in Engineering Day is #RaisingTheBar, with the day aiming to aiming to raise the profile of exceptional women who are supported by progressive employers to make their mark in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry.
Spencer Group has spread the word about International Women in Engineering Day via social media, by showcasing brilliant examples of female employees who are forging great careers in engineering, including Designer Engineer Kelly Bush and Site Engineer Hannah Liddle.
Kelly said:
“I’ve worked hard and taken every opportunity that came my way to get where I am today, but I had no real idea what I wanted to do when I started exploring apprenticeships in my final year at school.
“Events like International Women in Engineering Day are so important because they make women aware of all the options.”
Hannah added:
“As a Site engineer I’ve learnt so much across so many disciplines and I’ve been given the chance to work on some major rail projects across the country.
“I get a real sense of achievement when a project reaches completion.”
Through mentorship, supporting campaigns such as Women Into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), and the example of talented female engineers, Spencer Group is committed to promoting engineering careers to women and girls of all ages.
Spencer Group was recognised for its work recruiting, developing and retaining female talent and for promoting engineering as a career option for women by being named as winner of the prestigious Medium Organisation prize in the 2018 Northern Power Women Awards.
