Like science and maths? Experience careers in engineering! Find out all about working in STEM through shadowing a mentor either virtually or in person! The WES work shadowing allows you to find out all about working in STEM and shadow…
Over six months in 2023-24 the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) undertook a substantial consultation of the female workforce in UK engineering surveying just under 1500 wearers of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The results were analysed by Rocket Science, an independent…
Jennifer Veitch, WES Member was a guest at the book launch event for “Inspirational Women of Lambeth”. She was delighted to attend and has written the following about her experience: “I was captivated by the stories shared within its pages.…
WES was thrilled to attend IMechE’s centenary celebration of Verena Holmes, their first woman member, and one of our early members. Verena Holmes was WES President in 1930 and 1931 and played a pivotal role in advocating for women’s training…
The programme for the WES Annual Conference has now been released and is packed full of inspriational speakers including Multi-Award-winning, Author, Podcaster, and TEDx Speaker Dr Shina Somara, IET Young Engineer Of Year Titilola Oliyide, and Mark McBride, founder of…
When you start an apprenticeship at BAE Systems, you’ll receive all of the expert training and support you need to excel. We’ll provide you with a clear career path, plus endless opportunities to build your skillset and progress in your…
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is pleased to learn that the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has taken ownership of the Women into Science and Engineering Campaign (WISE). Having championed women in engineering since 1919 WES knows the difficulties…
Vodafone’s new Centre of Excellence features a ‘try before you order’ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) station with our first women’s and maternity range. Vodafone has pledged to become the Best Employer for Women, and this huge leap forward is just…
The WES Annual conference is going to be held on the 17 and 18 April 2024 and will again be held in Birmingham. This two day event will be a great opportunity to not only hear from some inspirational key…
On International Women in Engineering Day 2023, Southeastern, the railway company serving Kent Sussex and Southeast London honoured engineering trailblazer, Kent-born Verena Holmes, the first woman to become an elected member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and past…