Inspiring young Scottish women to choose careers in engineering
Female secondary school pupils are being encouraged to build careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors thanks to a Skills Development Scotland (SDS) project.
Pupils from Calderside Academy and Cathkin High School in South Lanarkshire were the latest to get hands-on industry experience with visits to employers.
The visits are aimed at encouraging female pupils to widen their career options and to consider Modern Apprenticeships.
Engineering firms Rolls-Royce in Renfrew, GE Aviation in Prestwick and motor industry training provider LAGTA in Motherwell all opened their doors to provide taster-sessions and role model talks.
Pupils also got the chance to build rockets and create a computer game at City of Glasgow College’s engineering department.
The series of ‘Why Not Get Into…’ activity aims to get more young women to consider careers in STEM related roles.
For more information go to SDS’s website.
