{"id":14290,"date":"2024-09-19T14:22:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T13:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/?p=14290"},"modified":"2024-09-19T14:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T13:22:17","slug":"women-like-me-recruitment-wave2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/women-like-me-recruitment-wave2\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Like Me Mentoring Programme \u2013 Now Open for Second Cohort in 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to announce that our <em>Women Like Me<\/em> mentoring programme is now open for recruitment for a <strong>second cohort<\/strong> in 2024! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to additional funding from the Office for Students, we\u2019re expanding this successful initiative, offering even more women the chance to benefit from tailored mentoring, support, and development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the past five years, UWE Bristol has proudly run the <em>Women Like Me<\/em> programme, a mentoring and outreach scheme designed to support women in male-dominated industries. We have already supported more than <strong>300 women<\/strong>, pairing senior women with junior counterparts to foster meaningful mentoring relationships. These connections are strengthened by access to training, networking events, and dedicated mentor guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s New in 2024?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, we&#8217;re introducing some exciting changes to the programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Second Cohort<\/strong>: For the first time ever, we&#8217;re offering a second cohort of participants in <strong>October<\/strong> 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expanded Scope<\/strong>: In addition to supporting women in a variety of industries, we&#8217;re now able to <strong>widen the breadth<\/strong> of sectors covered by our programme. We\u2019re opening doors to even more professional opportunities, helping women across new fields to grow their careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Degree Apprentices Welcome<\/strong>: Thanks to the additional funding, we\u2019re excited to welcome <strong>degree apprentices<\/strong> into the <em>Women Like Me<\/em> programme. Apprentices will not only gain valuable mentoring support but will also have the chance to inspire future generations by participating in outreach activities with local schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Take Part?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentees<\/strong>: We&#8217;re inviting <strong>degree apprentices<\/strong>* and women with <strong>less than five years of industry experience<\/strong> to take part as mentees. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive tailored guidance and support from experienced professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentors<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re a woman with <strong>at least five years of professional experience<\/strong>, we encourage you to sign up as a mentor. As a mentor, you&#8217;ll receive training and support to help you guide your mentee through the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*This programme focuses on the following UWE Bristol degrees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aerospace Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction Site Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Services Design Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chartered Surveyor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a mentor ready to share your experience or a mentee looking for guidance in your career, this is your opportunity to be part of an <strong>empowering mentoring community<\/strong>. By joining the <em>Women Like Me<\/em> programme, you&#8217;ll gain access to a network of support, tailored training, and the chance to make a real difference\u2014both in your career and in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss out! Enrol now on the link below and help us continue to create an inclusive and thriving environment for women in industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwe.ac.uk\/research\/centres-and-groups\/scu\/projects\/women-like-me\">Women Like Me &#8211; Projects | UWE Bristol<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce that our Women Like Me mentoring programme is now open for recruitment for a second cohort in 2024! Thanks to additional funding from the Office for Students, we\u2019re expanding this successful initiative, offering even more women the chance to benefit from tailored mentoring, support, and development opportunities. 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