Engineering? Yes, Girls Allowed

Posted on 22 May 2015 by Callum Bentley

A Blackburn-based training provider is challenging gender stereotyping in industry and encouraging young women into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers.

Training 2000 has welcomed almost 60 local female high school students for an innovative scheme called “Girls Allowed” which aims to remove barriers to potential. Natasha Ashworth from Blackburn Central High takes part in the Girls Allowed programme. Designed specifically for female high school pupils, the 1-day programme uses a range…

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