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20/01/2020

Amey Targets Diversity In Engineering

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Amey has partnered with The Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) for the fifth year running.

The programme, led by The Royal Academy of Engineering, in partnership with SEO London, looks to aid the transition of engineering graduates from diverse backgrounds into engineering employment. It seeks to address the unequal employment of BAME engineering students within the field and was designed to inspire, attract, recruit and retain.
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Since the programme began, GEEP has seen 653 students from 66 different universities participate. Of which, 91% were BAME, 30% female and 80% were from non-Russell Group Universities.

Amey supported the two-day event at its Manchester offices: networking with prospective engineers, discussing their knowledge of the field and sharing the skills to succeed. The company provided participating students with access to CV workshops, mock interviews, technical skills from industry professionals and career guidance.

Helen Townend, Technical Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Amey said: "We are proud to be partnered with GEEP for a 5th consecutive year. It is a fantastic platform for young people, which aids and encourages prospective engineers from all walks of life to transition into employment in the field."

(CM/JG)

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