JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 171

FOCUS :

ENGINEERING

Words: Kia Hansen. Photos: Shutterstock. *Source: a study of 300 female engineers; see the full report: raeng.org.uk/publications/other/britains-got-talented-female-engineers

E

ngineering offers
amazing career
opportunities
and a vast range
of exciting and
interesting jobs,
where you can
contribute to life-changing technologies
that make a real difference in the world.
The Royal Academy of Engineering says
the UK needs to at least double the number
of engineering graduates by 2020 to meet
demand. The industry requires an extra
830,000 professionals to replace those who
left engineering and construction during
the recession, and many of these new
recruits could be women.
Helen Wollaston is Director of the
WISE campaign (wisecampaign.org.uk),
which aims to push the presence of
female employees in engineering up to
30% by 2020.
'The main problem is that girls often
have a limited view of engineering,' she
says. 'The fact that it's both a trade and
a profession, with opportunities at many
levels and across many industries, is a real
challenge to get across. Also, the current
shortage of women in engineering means
there aren't enough female role models.'
Another issue is the lack of understanding
about creative opportunities, she adds.
'A rt and design is a key part of
engineering, so someone who enjoys those
subjects and can keep up with maths could
have a great career combining both. Too
few young people realise this.'

WHY BE AN
ENGINEER?

Early influence
Getting young children interested in
engineering at school is the first step
towards creating more engineers for the
future, and this needs to be encouraged
by parents and teachers.
'Research shows that at least 70% of the
influence on young people's career choices
comes from parents. We also need more
schools to encourage girls to study physics
and maths,' says Helen.
The Women's Engineering Society has
launched the Sparxx campaign (sparxx.org.
uk) to tackle this problem by encouraging
girls who express an early interest in
science, technology, engineering and
maths (STEM subjects).
'When a boy expresses an interest in
engineering, then his parents, teachers and

peers will see this as a "normal" choice
and encourage his progress,' says Dawn
Bonfield, President of the Women's
Engineering Society.
'For girls, however, the opposite is
often true. Rather than being encouraged,
they may be put off by friends, their parents
and Teachers, which makes their progress
much less likely.
'We provide them with information and
advice on careers, competitions, open days,
exhibitions, shows, role models, summer
schools, home activities, great engineering

* 98% of women Engineers find their
jobs rewarding.*
* 84% of female Engineers are either
happy, or extremely happy, with
their career choice.*
* 79% said their colleagues and
employers played an important role
in helping them fit their career
alongside their family life.*
* It's not about hard hats, engines or
strength - it's about problem solving.
* You could be creating and developing
innovations that change the world.
Apps, cars, spaceships and the internet
were all created by Engineers.
* There are hundreds of specialisms,
from nuclear power, to motoring, to
designing roads.

J O B S & C A R E E R S /// 1 7 1


http://raeng.org.uk/publications/other/britains-got-talented-female-engineers http://wisecampaign.org.uk http://www.sparxx.org

JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016

JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 1
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 2
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 3
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 4
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 5
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 6
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 7
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 8
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 9
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 10
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 11
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 12
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 13
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 14
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 15
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 16
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 17
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 18
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 19
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 20
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 21
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 22
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 23
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 24
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 25
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 26
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 27
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 28
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 29
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 30
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 31
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 32
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 33
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 34
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 35
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 36
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 37
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 38
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 39
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 40
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 41
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 42
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 43
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 44
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 45
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 46
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 47
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 48
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 49
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 50
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 51
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 52
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 53
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 54
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 55
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 56
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 57
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 58
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 59
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 60
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 61
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 62
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 63
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 64
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 65
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 66
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 67
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 68
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 69
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 70
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 71
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 72
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 73
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 74
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 75
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 76
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 77
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 78
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 79
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 80
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 81
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 82
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 83
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 84
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 85
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 86
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 87
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 88
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 89
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 90
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 91
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 92
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 93
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 94
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 95
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 96
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 97
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 98
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 99
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 100
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 101
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 102
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 103
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 104
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 105
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 106
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 107
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 108
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 109
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 110
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 111
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 112
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 113
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 114
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 115
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 116
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 117
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 118
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 119
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 120
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 121
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 122
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 123
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 124
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 125
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 126
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 127
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 128
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 129
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 130
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 131
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 132
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 133
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 134
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 135
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 136
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 137
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 138
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 139
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 140
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 141
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 142
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 143
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 144
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 145
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 146
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 147
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 148
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 149
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 150
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 151
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 152
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 153
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 154
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 155
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 156
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 157
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 158
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 159
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 160
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 161
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 162
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 163
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 164
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 165
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 166
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 167
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 168
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 169
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 170
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 171
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 172
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 173
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 174
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 175
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 176
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 177
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 178
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 179
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 180
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 181
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 182
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 183
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 184
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 185
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 186
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 187
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 188
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 189
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 190
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 191
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 192
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 193
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 194
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 195
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 196
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 197
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 198
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 199
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 200
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 201
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 202
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 203
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 204
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 205
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 206
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 207
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 208
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 209
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 210
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 211
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 212
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 213
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 214
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 215
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 216
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 217
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 218
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 219
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 220
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 221
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 222
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 223
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 224
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 225
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 226
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 227
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 228
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 229
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 230
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 231
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 232
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 233
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 234
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 235
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 236
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 237
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 238
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 239
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 240
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 241
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 242
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 243
JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016 - 244
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareerswinter2023-24
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareerswinter2022-23
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobs-and-careers-summer-2022
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareerssummer2022
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareers_winter2021-22
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareersspring2020
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareersautum2019
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/jobsandcareersspring2019
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/JobsAndCareersAutumn2018
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/JobsAndCareersSpring2017
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/JobsAndCareersWithJamesCaanAutumn2016
https://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/JobsAndCareersWithSarahWillingham2016
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/JobsAndCareersAutunm2015
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/JobsandCareers2015
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs_and_Careers_2014
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-Hilary-Devey-2013
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-Hilary-Devey-2012
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-East-of-England-2012-13
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-Yorkshire-2012-13
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-West-Midlands-2012-13
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-Wales-2012-13
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-South-London-2012-13
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-North-London-2012-13
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-South-West
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-South-East-1
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-South-East-2
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-North-West-2012
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-East-Midlands-2012
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-Wales-2012
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-JamesCaan-2012
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-Yorkshire-2011
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-East-of-England-2011
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-South-London-2011
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-London-North-2011
http://europe.nxtbook.com/emp/JobsAndCareers/Jobs-and-Careers-West-Midlands-2011
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com