A key reason why many STEM workers fail to land their dream role in engineering can often come down to a very simple ‘lack of experience.’ Companies can’t afford to take a gamble unless they know what you can do, which is exactly what held Dorota back… until she decided to embark on a STEM … Read more about Your experience doesn’t determine your application or your ability
At STEM Returners we realise how important support is for engineers. That is why we are proud to team up with MentorSET in partnership with the Women’s Engineering Society. The mentorship provides independent and friendly support from experienced engineers, who understand the challenges, faced … Read more about STEM Returners and the Women’s Engineering Society team up to provide mentoring through MentorSET
A new group comprised of 39 British engineering organisations, the National Engineering Policy Centre has announced its first manifesto – calling on the UK Government to deliver on a number of issues related to STEM industries and the economy. The group - formed in January 2019 - represents … Read more about New engineering society calls for measures to combat STEM shortage in the UK
In 2018, Atkins – member of the SNC-Lavalin group, were one of the first employers to launch an innovative pilot programme to provide opportunities for engineers taking a career break to return to work. Recognising the value that experienced engineers had to offer and as part of their strategy to … Read more about Atkins launches second STEM Returners programme in Birmingham – demonstrating its commitment to inclusive working
In January this year BAE Systems embarked on an innovative pilot programme to provide opportunities for engineers taking a career break to return to work. Recognising the value that experienced engineers had to offer and the barriers that they faced to return to their vocation, BAE Systems was … Read more about New Returner opportunities released with BAE Systems for Software Engineers in New Malden!
In January this year BAE Systems embarked on an innovative pilot programme to provide opportunities for engineers taking a career break to return to work. Recognising the value that experienced engineers had to offer and the barriers that they faced to return to their vocation, BAE Systems was … Read more about Second Returners Programme to be run with BAE Systems in Glasgow after pilot success
New figures suggest women are starting to break through the so-called “career break barrier” to get jobs with major UK engineering firms. One Hampshire company responsible for the “STEM Returners” programme aimed at getting qualified engineers back to work, says it has so far helped 75 people get … Read more about Women breakthrough the curse of the career break
Since Babcock’s first STEM Returners programme in 2017 it has successfully welcomed back several career break engineers across its offices in Plymouth and Bristol. Committed to ensuring that they are an open and inclusive employer and attracting local people, their returners scheme has been hailed a … Read more about Babcock launches first STEM Returners programme in Scotland
