Engineer Your Career: Free Networking Day for Female Engineering Undergraduates
Free event: Gain insights, inspiration and valuable advice from women engineers
Ricardo is hosting a free event at its Shoreham Technical Centre. The purpose of the event is to highlight future and nonlinear career pathways to female engineering students.
Why attend?
Imagine a room filled with accomplished women engineers who have paved their way in the industry, breaking barriers and shaping the future of engineering. Now, picture yourself among them, gaining insights, inspiration, and valuable advice that will propel your career forward.
Whether you are just starting your university journey, in the midst of your studies, and looking to transition to the professional world, this event will give you valuable insights on how to navigate your educational journey and some insider tips and advice on how to get ahead in the engineering industry.
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for female university engineering students who want to learn from female engineers with similar or nonlinear career paths.
What to expect:
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow female students, established professionals, and our inspiring speakers. Build a support network that will be instrumental in your professional growth.
- Keynote speaker: Ricardo's accomplished female engineer, Joanna Rowe, Head of Operations, will share her personal journey, including the challenges she's faced and the triumphs she's achieved in the engineering field.
- Interactive workshop: Hear and engage with Ricardo experts as they share insights on decarbonisation. This is a great opportunity to engage in discussions and participate in hands-on learning.
- Case study presentations: Hear from female engineers as they share their experiences in overcoming real-world challenges. Learn about their career paths, strategies, and the lessons they've learned while achieving their goals.
- Interactive sessions preparing you for interviews and assessment centres: Ask questions and engage with our team to receive insights on recruitment processes and interview tips.
- Chat with our female placement students and graduates to hear their experiences and advice.
- Interactive tour: Behind the scenes tour of Ricardo’s innovative technical centre, including hydrogen test facilities and the McLaren engine production line.
Further information:
Attendance is free and includes lunch and refreshments. However, places are limited, so secure your place now to avoid disappointment.
The event will start at 10:00 and finish at 15:30. We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early, but you are welcome to come as early as 9:30 to network. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email info@ricardo.com.
Please note there will be photography taken during the event.
We look forward to welcoming you.