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WE50
Top 50 Women in Engineering: Current and Former Apprentices
The Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50), founded by the Women's Engineering Society in 2016, is a UK awards event linked to International Women in Engineering Day: a global celebration of women in engineering that takes place on 23 June each year. This year's WE50 will be announced on Friday 21 June in a supplement published by the Guardian newspaper. The WE50 winners will be invited to attend the WES Centenary Gala Dinner on Friday 21 June where their achievements will be celebrated.
The WE50 raises awareness of the skills shortage facing the industry, highlighting the huge discrepancy between the number of men vs. women currently in engineering professions. We aim to change perceptions, encouraging young women to consider engineering as a viable and rewarding career. The theme in 2019 is 'Apprentices' and we will be awarding the Top 50 Women who are either currently serving as apprentices or have previously been in an apprenticeship within an engineering or related role.
The WE50 raises awareness of the skills shortage facing the industry, highlighting the huge discrepancy between the number of men vs. women currently in engineering professions. We aim to change perceptions, encouraging young women to consider engineering as a viable and rewarding career. The theme in 2019 is 'Apprentices' and we will be awarding the Top 50 Women who are either currently serving as apprentices or have previously been in an apprenticeship within an engineering or related role.
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***Nominations extended until midnight 23 April***
Nominations are now open for longer for the WE50 2019. Please click on the button below to be taken to the online form where you can nominate yourself or a colleague
If you have any questions about the nominations process please contact inwed@wes.org.uk.
Key dates for your diary - WE50 2019
Tuesday 23 April – ***NEW NOMINATIONS DEADLINE*** Beginning of May – winners contacted Friday 21 June – the Guardian publishes WE50 supplement Friday 21 June – winners invited to WES Centenary Fundraising Dinner at Waldorf Hilton, London Monday 24 June – winners receive their awards at the invitation only WES INWED Afternoon Tea event at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London |
The WE50 awards celebration from 2018 - 'Returners and Transferrers'
WE50 awards in previous years have included:
2018 – Returners and Transferrers 2017 – Under 35 2016 – The inaugural Top 50 Women in Engineering |
Why Celebrate Current and Former Apprentices in the WE50?
While women make up around 14% of engineers in the UK, just over 7% of engineering apprentices are female. By selecting the Top 50 Women in Engineering – Current and Former Apprentices as its theme for 2019, WES hopes to highlight the terrific opportunities that engineering apprenticeships offer women. Engineering Apprenticeships offer an alternative route to a career in engineering and female engineering apprentices have the same access to career progression as those who have followed the degree route.
While women make up around 14% of engineers in the UK, just over 7% of engineering apprentices are female. By selecting the Top 50 Women in Engineering – Current and Former Apprentices as its theme for 2019, WES hopes to highlight the terrific opportunities that engineering apprenticeships offer women. Engineering Apprenticeships offer an alternative route to a career in engineering and female engineering apprentices have the same access to career progression as those who have followed the degree route.
Hints & tips on writing a great awards application
The Women's Engineering Society has an insightful guide compiled by our previous award judges on what makes a great winning entry. Visit the guide here Coming soon...
Interviews with previous WE50 winners about their experiences as a result of being selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering!... |
2019 Nominations Criteria
The criteria this year are as follows Essential Criteria – all nominees must satisfy these:
Desirable Criteria:
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Help us to celebrate the 2019 WE50, raise funds for mentoring female engineering apprentices and celebrate 100 years of WES by attending the WES Centenary Fundraising Dinner, 21 June at the Waldorf Hilton, London. Bookings are open with more details available shortly.
WES Centenary Fundraising Dinner |
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is now in its sixth year. Held each year on 23 June the day is a global celebration of women in engineering. We encourage everyone to participate and think of ways to encourage the next generation of female engineers.
www.inwed.org.uk |
The Women's Engineering Society (WES) is a professional network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. Membership can expand your network, give you access to tools to improve your employability and help support other women in engineering professions.
www.wes.org.uk |
