TEAMS WEBINAR

Join WISE and University of West of England (UWE) on 27 January 2026 for a collaborative online session focused on how industry and academia can make STEM apprenticeship programmes more inclusive.

Bringing together employers, educators, and advocates, this event will explore how we can diversify STEM apprenticeships and showcase best practice in mentoring, outreach, and inclusive recruitment. You’ll get insights from UWE’s Office for Students funded Women in Industry project and hear from our panel of apprentices who will be sharing their personal experiences and ideas for change.

Come and take part in meaningful discussions and leave with practical, actionable strategies to drive lasting change in your organisation and across the STEM apprenticeship landscape.

This event is open to all.

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Agenda:

• 11:00 – Welcome
  • Katherine Watson, WISE (The IET)
  • Simon Flenley, University of West of England
• 11:10 – Women in Industry: Findings and insights for best practice
  • Laura Fogg-Rogers & Sarah Behenna, University of West of England
• 11:30 – Apprenticeship Panel: Discussion and Q&A
  • Alexia Williams, Rolls Royce
  • Kate Wheatley, Rolls Royce
  • Cerise Mangat, EDF Energy
• 12:00 – Comfort Break
• 12:10 – Tools for outreach: My Skills My Life
  • Shamineh Mavalvala, WISE (The IET)
• 12:30 – Employer benefits of apprenticeships
  • Amelia Davies, University of West of England
• 12:40 – Next steps and closing remarks
  • Katherine Watson, WISE (The IET)
• 13:00 – Close