Ten members of Reigate College’s Women in STEM Club visited Leatherhead-based Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) to take part in their inspiring Young Talent in STEM event (12 October).
Through a mix of speaker sessions, leadership activities, a real-world decision-making challenge and that all important networking, students discovered that there is no single pathway into the industry. And they also heard from different women whose career routes into STEM included BTECs, a Law degree and teaching.
Former student Matilda Mudge oversaw the group’s visit. Matilda left College this summer and is working as one of our Science Technicians on her gap year before she heads to King’s College London to study Physics and Philosophy. She said, “For our students, the event was a valuable reminder to follow what you enjoy, work hard and stay open to where STEM could take you.”
Ellen Walkinshaw, Director (Progression & Skills) added, “Having global companies like KBR in our local area is a huge plus and it is so great working with them to engage the next generation of talent here at the College.”
The insight day was run by the Mission Technology Solutions division of KBR and our thanks must go to Ellie Whitlock and the rest of the team for delivering such a brilliant event.
