Working with Arup, Women and Manual Trades, the Association of Women in Property and WISE, WES is leading the development of an inspiring campaign to inspire young women to achieve their potential as engineers, scientists and technical experts across all sectors. The partnership has the common aim of a fresh approach to the promoting and supporting of women in engineering, manufacturing and the built environment. The three objectives are:

• celebrating women’s contribution to engineering, technology and the built environment
• working safely, staying healthy
• revealing opportunities and rewards for women in areas of STEM and the built environment

Phase 1 is a survey to gather evidence launched on 25 September 2009 that will close on 14 Dec 2009.

Phase 2 is programme development culminating in a major event in December 2010.

Phase 3 is about sustainability and regional events involving ordinary women doing extraordinary things ( or so it seems ) and building links and excitement within schools, colleges and universities.

WES is delighted to be working collaboratively on this initiative.

Women and Manual Trades (WAMT) is a national membership organisation for women training and working in non-traditional manual occupations. www.wamt.org

Women in Property is a national organisation which was founded in 1987. With over 1,400 members and 12 regional branches it represents all disciplines within the property and construction industry and provides a forum for business opportunities, the exchanging of views, networking and personal development. www.wipnet.org

The WISE Campaign encourages young women to stick with studying Maths and Physics and to consider careers in Science, Engineering and The Built Environment. www.wisecampaign.org.uk