STEM ReCharge has helped over 40 parents and carers with engineering and tech experience get back to their careers
The return-to-work support programme will provide career coaching, job skills training, mentoring, and technical refresh sessions to parents and carers in the Midlands and the North of England.
Growth in engineering roles is predicted to increase by 2.8%, which will result in 173,000 new engineering and technology jobs by 2030.
STEM ReCharge tackles the barriers that parents and carers often face when returning to work
The first STEM ReCharge cohort supported 42 participants with qualifications and experience, including an MBA in IT Management, a first-class Computing Degree and more than 15 years in project management.
Funded by the Government’s Equality Hub, the programme is delivered by Women Returners and STEM Returners.
Insight from the first phase of the programme is being used to support the second phase of STEM ReCharge, which will start in October.
75,000 STEM returners want to get back to work
Minister for women, Maria Caulfield, said: “I’d like to encourage more parents and carers to take advantage of this brilliant programme, which has already seen such success. We know there is a shortage in STEM employees and 75,000 STEM returners who want to get back to work.
“Matching candidates with a wealth of skills and qualifications with employers who need experienced people is a win for business, equality, and the economy. That’s why we are investing in returners.”
Returners can apply for the October STEM ReCharge programme here.
