Women into Manufacturing and Engineering Careers Open Day, 20th August 2016 BETTER PROSPECTS MORE VACANCIES EXCITING WORK GREAT PAY
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Welcome Do you want: GREAT PAY? MORE VACANCIES? BETTER PROSPECTS? Discover the opportunities available to women in our area and why you should select manufacturing and engineering as a career choice. Employers like Siemens and Airco are supporting this initiative and will be attending so that you can talk directly to them and their female employees about how to get into this exciting and growing sector of our local economy. You will be able to: Meet women from Manufacturing and Engineering jobs and talk to them about their work Find out about current job vacancies Discover what training and qualifications you may need Learn about apprenticeship opportunities Have a go - we have personal protective equipment and hand tools for you to try
Event Format GROUND FLOOR – 20 MINS Introduction to the event and what to expect Bridging the Gap - Science Technology Engineering and Maths video from Local Enterprise Partnership Presentation from Greenpower Education Trust Presentations by AIRCO and Siemens
FIRST FLOOR AIRCO & Siemens - an opportunity to talk to female manufacturing and engineering staff from both companies. AIRCO showcasing the F-Gas rig, personal protective equipment and tools Siemens showcasing personal protective equipment, Mini blade and hand tools. There will also be a rolling programme of Q&A sessions in the conference room over the period of 1 hour. A real apprentices journey – Ellie from AIRCO Siemens – careers in Engineering Siemens – careers in Manufacturing
Case Study Laura Emms, a member of Siemens’ new Hull workforce, will be sharing her experiences as a female engineer at the Women in Manufacturing and Engineering event. Laura joined Siemens in January to be part of the new Hull workforce and has undergone training at the company’s sister wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Aalborg, Denmark, where she has found she doesn’t stand out as a woman on the factory floor. There are women on every operating team within the factory and all around the office in Aalborg. None of the jobs are male-only,” said Laura. “I haven’t felt like the odd one out - you really feel part of the team.
The UK is producing
36,000
fewer engineers EVERY year than it needs
Women make up only 5.7% of engineering professionals
“We’re really keen to encourage girls and women to consider careers in manufacturing and engineering and this event is a perfect opportunity for them to get the information they need all in one place. They will also be able to hear from women about their positive experiences of working in manufacturing and engineering roles. “We want to change preconceptions some women may have about manufacturing and engineering jobs and open their eyes to the wide range of fantastic careers that are available. “We suspect there is a perception that some of the jobs we are creating are not appropriate for women, but that is simply not the case. Every one of our roles is relevant to both male and female candidates – everything from blade manufacturing through to engineering, maintenance, warehousing and logistics positions – all of them in a highly professional and inclusive working environment. “This event will enable girls who are considering their options after school and women of working age to find out about these career options and the exciting opportunities and prospects they offer to female candidates.” Carolyn Woolway, Head of Human Resources for the Siemens Hull project
Case Study Chloe was first employed as an agency worker at Siemens’ industrial drives factory in Congleton, Cheshire, but quickly impressed with her commitment and desire to progress. When an opportunity came up for a prestigious international apprenticeship with Siemens, Chloe was encouraged to apply. Despite fierce competition from 900 applicants, Chloe was selected as one of just seven candidates from the UK and Ireland to begin an apprenticeship at the Siemens Professional Education Academy in Berlin, supported by the Europeans@ Siemens scholarship scheme. I’ve had great opportunities to improve myself with Siemens. I’ve gone from a temporary worker in a warehouse to a Trainee Industrial Engineer and I hope to have a great career with Siemens Wind Power.
75%
of female engineers work flexible hours
There are currently
54,000 engineering vacancies
Airco is fully committed to supporting Women into Manufacturing and Engineering as there has not been any women engineers employed by Airco in the past. In September 2014 Paula Cullen, who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in education and training, developed the Airco Centre of Excellence. This is a registered training organisation part of Airco, but not only for Airco, and we are committed to training women to support them to access these industries. We find a lot of women are lacking in not only confidence but knowledge as to how to gain access to such industries. With support from the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) staff across the region we feel we can break down these barriers and enable women to be successful in the world of Manufacturing and Engineering. Airco Centre of Excellence has just trained their first female Engineer, Ellie, who has been successful in gaining an apprenticeship with Airco. We are hoping Ellie will be able to support other females into the industry. Our apprentices and training team offer talks to all the schools in the region in order to raise the awareness of the industries in the hope that young women will start to plan for such careers by choosing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects for their GCSE’s. Together we will change the world of Manufacturing and Engineering!
Case Study After discovering a passion for engineering while at school, Holly Dyson enrolled at Hull Training after her GCSEs in the hope of securing an apprenticeship in the sector. She gained a mechanical assemblies fitter position with Hull-based The Water Hydraulics Company Ltd. Holly has been in the role for three years and is completing her NVQ Level 3 in Engineering. She is the company’s only female engineer and is responsible for assembling pumps, motors and valves for water hydraulics systems used across the world. The opportunities for women in engineering are not showcased enough. From the hands-on, problem-solving elements that I love, to the creative design processes, there is so much choice. The career prospects are endless too. I can move into different areas of engineering to broaden my skills, across a variety of industries.
54%
of female engineers enjoy having the opportunity to make a difference
Girls outperform boys in STEM qualifications at all levels
We are passionate about supporting Women into Manufacturing and Engineering as we believe there are fantastic opportunities for women to have exciting and rewarding careers. Our Deputy Managing Director Amy Archer, is committed to attracting more women into our organisation; “I believe there will be real business benefits to having a more gender balanced workforce. I would like to see more applications from girls and women for all of our roles and particularly for our Apprenticeship and fully funded Scholarship Programmes as these provide the building blocks for a career. We have recently partnered with Beverley High School for girls to raise awareness of the opportunities in our industry and build a long term relationship with the school. We hope that some of these students will become our engineers of the future�. We launched the Swift Academy in 2015 to ensure that our employees have support and development opportunities at every stage of their career. We believe in promoting from within and giving our people the tools they need to progress. Amy Archer (Deputy MD) joined the business as a Customer Services Advisor and has progressed through the ranks to her current role on the board of directors. Amy would like to see more applications from women as we have ambitious growth plans for the future and she believes the addition of more women will strengthen and enrich our workforce.
The Hub Situated in Hull’s Central Library, The Hub is home to an exhibition showing the progress of the Siemens development, enabling visitors to find out more about working in the offshore wind industry. The Hub is equipped with IT pods so jobseekers can search for employment opportunities and apply for jobs online. A Siemens recruitment representative will be based at The Hub one day a week, along with staff from Jobcentre Plus, and the team can provide assistance in CV writing and online applications. The team also delivers the Pathway to Employment project from The Hub, a 10-week training and work experience programme which gives long term unemployed people the skills they need to access jobs in manufacturing and engineering. The first step towards getting involved the project is to attend an assessment day at The Hub. For more information, call The Hub reception on 01482 613875.
WOMEN REPRESENT
46% 13% OF STEM
of the UK labour force but make up just
OCCUPATIONS.
Resources There are many different sites you can use to look for jobs and training opportunities and a quick search will give you plenty of options. We have put together a quick list of links that may also help you, including some sites that will give you plenty of background information about the opportunities for women in manufacturing and engineering.
Local Job Resources The Green Port Hub – www.greenporthull.co.uk/thehub Hull City Council jobs and careers - www.hullcc.gov.uk/jobs
National Job Resources Universal Jobmatch – www.gov.uk/jobsearch National Careers Service - https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
Background Information Women’s Engineering Society - www.wes.org.uk Women in Science & Engineering - www.wisecampaign.org.uk Women in Engineering - www.womeng.org Women in Engineering at Sheffield www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/engineering/wie
The Hub First Floor, Central Library Albion Street, Hull HU1 3TF Email: greenportenquiries@hullcc.gov.uk Tel: 01482 613875
www.greenporthull.co.uk