A group of Year 12 students attended the Girls in Science conference at Milton Keynes Gallery on Wednesday. Taking place as part of Milton Keynes Tech Week, this exciting careers event was designed to inspire students and broaden their understanding of the opportunities available within Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Students enjoyed inspirational talks and panel discussions presented by women working within STEM roles, bringing to life the opportunities and possible pathways available, while conversations with HMGCC apprentices gave students a deeper understanding of apprenticeship pathways and the opportunities available. For some, it opened their eyes to career possibilities they now want to explore.
Students came away from the event feeling inspired and a highlight of the event for many was a hearing from Emily Darlington, MP. Year 12 student Shalom O said “The event was both greatly inspiring and informative. Now I can say I have a deeper understanding of apprenticeships due to the interactive panel involving apprentices from HMGCC, careers in STEM as a whole and how I can take action into finding solutions for the problems women of today constantly face, thanks to Emily Darlington’s briefing.”
Blessing D (Year 12) said “Seeing our MP, Emily Darlington, was so impactful. She truly has a way with words! Then hearing from Radhika Srinivasan and learning about all the amazing things she has accomplished in her life made today truly one for the books!”
“Hearing our MP Emily Darlington’s speech today was so inspiring for me. Her talk around women and our future was so insightful, really made an impact on me.” – Sienna F, Year 12
