STEM Women’s First Apprenticeship Fair Held in Manchester – October 2024

Oct 29, 2024 Events 3 minutes read

STEM Women hosted their first ever Apprenticeship Fair in Manchester last week, and we’re delighted to announce that it was a huge success!

Following requests from many of our existing clients, we launched an apprenticeship offer this year, aiming to connect female students from year 11, 12 and 13 with STEM employers.

Exploring options

The STEM Women team worked closely with schools and colleges across the North West to enable talented STEM enthusiasts to explore apprenticeship options. The event took place at the Bridgewater Hall in central Manchester, with an impressive line up of exhibitors including the BBC, CERN, Electricity North West, EY, KPMG, Siemens and Sellafield Ltd.

170 students attended the event, travelling by coaches and mini-buses from across the North West, representing schools and colleges such as Urmston Grammar, Alderley Edge School for Girls, and Rochdale Sixth Form. After being welcomed by the STEM Women team, attendees took their seats in the theatre to hear STEM Women share top tips on networking which helped them to get the most from the event. We were also delighted to welcome Priscilla Marinho Valavicius from CERN and Olivia Drury from the BBC, both sharing insights into the opportunities available for apprentices.

Networking experience

Attendees were able to network with the exhibiting employers for the rest of the afternoon, discovering potential career paths and gathering information. The venue was full of enthusiasm and curiosity as the students made the most of this fantastic opportunity.

I was impressed with the number of engaged, enthusiastic women, the turnout was brilliant. The women had fabulous questions and I hope we’ll see them applying for our roles – Charlotte Watson, Talent Acquisition Partner, Siemens

All students were so friendly and proactive – Katherine Messenger, Degree Apprentice Lead, Sellafield

Great event! – CERN

The schools in attendance also offered great feedback:

“Thank you again for yesterday. The students were absolutely buzzing today about it all and had nothing but positive feedback. Genuinely one of the best networking events I’ve taken students to in my 15 years of teaching… I look forward to attending future events!”

Be part of a STEM Women event

If you missed this event, don’t worry! STEM Women hosts recruitment and networking events year-round. So, if you’re a student from year 11,12 or 13 ready to explore careers in STEM, a careers advisor from a school or college, or an employer, check out our upcoming event dates and locations, and look for our next apprentice event!

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