Amey marked International Women in Engineering Day by bringing together students from across the UK for the final of its We Solve It STEM initiative, aimed at inspiring girls and young women to consider careers in engineering.
The national finale, took place in Birmingham on 23 June, uniting the winners of a series of regional heats. It forms part of Amey’s wider commitment to developing future skills, showcasing the breadth of opportunities for women in engineering and supporting a more diverse talent pipeline.
Students from Trinity St Edward’s School in Barnsley, and Oakwood Academy in Nottingham took part in the event, working in teams to tackle a real-world design challenge.
Throughout the day, participants collaborated on the theme “a city I’d want to live in”, developing innovative ideas before presenting their concepts to a panel of women in senior engineering and technical roles at Amey.
The event also featured interactive sessions with Amey’s early careers team, including an AI-focused workshop and a panel discussion with female leaders from across the business, offering students valuable insight into career pathways in STEM and engineering. Refecting on the day, Scarlett, a Year 9 pupil, said: “today has inspired me as a girl to go into a male dominated field.”
Emily Davies, ESG Director for Amey, said: “It is fantastic to see young girls developing such creative and innovative ideas, it really highlights both their potential and the importance of programmes like this. Initiatives such as We Solve It play a vital role in engaging the next generation and showcasing the range of opportunities available in engineering.
“By connecting students with real role models and real-world challenges, we can help more young women see engineering as an exciting, collaborative and rewarding career path, while continuing to challenge perceptions and inspire the future talent our industry needs.”
Devon Russell, Teacher at Oakwood Academy, said: “I think it is fantastic that Amey put on these challenges each year to promote careers with women in engineering. The girls get to experience something different from the normal school curriculum and experience real life scenarios and meet people and role models in the industry.”
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