Celebrating International Women’s Day this year, we look back at some of our inspirational female returners who have found their way back into STEM via the programme. Currently, only one in ten engineering posts is held by a woman. Every woman in STEM is a trailblazer for the next generation of … Read more about INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY: The female returners blazing a trail in STEM
Working in the marine industry since 2007, Ant Vanson was an experienced contract CAD Design engineer. Unfortunately, Ant faced many of the same problems that candidates with non-standard CV’s come across when job hunting in STEM. Making the transition from contract to permanent work is a common … Read more about From sporadic contract work to a permanent engineering role – Ant’s Story
Engineers in Hampshire have been given a huge boost with the return of an award-winning recruitment scheme at BAE Systems in Portsmouth. The defence and security giants have once again committed to inclusive recruitment with another set of placements in partnership with STEM Returners. The … Read more about BAE Systems’ ‘return to work’ programme welcomed back to Portsmouth
As a Mechanical Engineer with a masters degree specialising in the Oil and Gas industry, Isaac Bonad came to the UK to forge a career in engineering. Whilst looking for his first role in the country, Isaac was offered the chance to complete a doctorate in Scotland. “Whilst I was searching for an … Read more about How barriers prevented a PhD qualified engineer from returning to STEM – Isaac’s Story
Green energy giants Ørsted have announced an ambitious new programme aimed at re-introducing engineers back into the workforce following a career-break. The scheme, which has been pioneered by recruitment firm STEM Returners, offers 12-week fully paid placements to mid-senior level engineers who … Read more about Green energy giants Ørsted launch ‘return to work programme’
23 year-old Mohammed Seth found his route into his dream engineering role a difficult one. His consistent setbacks are reminiscent of so many barriers that BAME engineers face in the recruitment process. Here is his story. STEM RETURNERS: Hi Mohammed, Tell us about yourself! "I'm Mohammed … Read more about Overcoming barriers to land a dream job with BAE Systems – Mohammed’s Story
MBDA UK has teamed up with STEM Returners to champion inclusive employment practices through a brand-new pilot returners programme to welcome back engineers after a career break. “As an integrated, international business, MBDA is diverse by nature, and we recognise this diversity as one of our … Read more about MBDA UK launch ‘returners’ scheme to welcome back engineers after a career break
SCS Railways, HS2’s main works construction partner for the Northolt to London Euston section of Britain’s new high speed railway, is today (11th January 2021) launching two new careers-focused initiatives designed to support those who have taken a career break to re-enter employment. In line … Read more about STEM Returners creates new opportunities to work on HS2
