tci 2013 girls who study technology and then what?
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Girls who study technology and then what?Kathrine Abrahamsen
Cluster Lab: Gender and diversity in clustering
4 September 2013
Girls who study technology and then what?Girls' experiences of technical education and work
Kathrine Abrahamsen Process director
2013-09-03
Background and Purpose
• The electric power industry has a strong demand for skilled labour.
• Very male-dominated industry.• Half of the workforce in general is female.• How can we increase the number of women to both get
more equal workplace while gaining a broader recruitment base for the industry's needs?
• We decided to do a survey among women who started technical school during the years 1994 to 2005.
Some results and conclusions of the study
• 60% of respondents working in technical professions today, 40% work in other sectors or studying.
• Women working in technical careers are often alone in their workplaces and asks for networks / forums for women
• More female role models!
• The role of the career conselor is important!