Company partners and members of WES are invited to participate in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP). RAEng are looking for both company partners, as well as individual mentors to participate in the 2024-2025 cohort.
Find out more about GEEP Graduate Engineering Engagement programme
GEEP is the Academy’s award-winning programme which aims to create a level playing field in the UK engineering industry by supporting engineering students from under-represented backgrounds to navigate their transition into engineering careers. It also empowers companies to build connections with the future diversified talent pool and create inclusive cultures that promote a sense of belonging.
GEEP has made a significant impact since it launched in 2015: · Over 80% of GEEP participants are from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds · Over 30% of GEEP participants are women
· Over 30% of GEEP participants are the first in their families to attend university Since 2015, more than 50 companies and 1,800 students from 70+ UK universities have participated.
Express your interest<mailto:simona.fornarino@raeng.org.uk>
Company partners: As one of a select number of company partners, you would directly connect with over 1,000 engineering students and graduates across all specialisms and increase your organisation’s visibility. You would also have access to flexible volunteering options, allowing your team to share insights and connect with emerging talent.
Mentors: If you would like to participate as an individual, an invaluable aspect of the GEEP is the opportunity for students to be mentored by a professional from the engineering industry. As a mentor, you will provide six 1:1 mentoring sessions for a GEEP student on topics related to career development in engineering between November 2024 and July 2025. You will receive full training before taking part.
Applications are open until Friday 11 October 2024.
Do you need more information? Please contact Simona Fornarino, Programme Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, simona.fornarino@raeng.org.uk
You can also read the handbook for company partners. ·
Ready to contribute as a mentor? Please apply through the application pack here (please, here link the mentoring application pack that I have attached).