Case Study: Occupational Segregation - ABB Power Systems

ABB works with schools, colleges and universities to attract, develop, retain and promote women in the world of engineering.

Steps taken include:

  • Supporting two local community schools with after school clubs and work experience
  • Holding Industry Days for girls and young women at their local operations
  • Forging links with professional institutions such as the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Career profiling in staff magazine and industry related professional magazines
  • Secondments from overseas as part of career progression programme

Contact

Karen Strong