AFBE-UK Scotland is hosting an event to help young people from under-represented groups gain the skills to progress from university to STEM-related industries.
Not-for-profit organisation is particularly focussed on supporting people from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds.
Industry professionals will be on hand to offer advice at Heriot-Watt University’s Students Union at Riccarton on Saturday, November 30, from 9am to 5pm.
Workshops will feature activities geared towards helping undergraduate and postgraduate students enter the sector, with mock interviews, assessments, CV reviews and networking.
It’s the second time AFBE-UK Scotland has held an event outside Aberdeen, following a previous event at Heriot-Watt University.
Speakers at the event are Helen West, integrity director – Europe and Sub Sahara at Oceaneering Asset Integrity and Dr Mary McPhail, director at Preparing4Life, a company which provides life skills for young people.
Dr Ollie Folayan, chairman of AFBE-UK Scotland, was last month appointed to Oil and Gas UK's Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Task Group.
He said: “We’re delighted to be at Heriot-Watt University once again to support and pass on advice to students. Transition events offer the opportunity to learn directly from professionals. These are individuals with years of experience who can provide vital insights that help students secure a job.”
AFBE-UK Scotland was established in Aberdeen in 2011 due to its interest in the energy and engineering sector, and is part of the London-based AFBE-UK. It is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages diversity, inclusion and young people to consider a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).
The Scottish organisation also runs schools programme NextGen and Real Projects, a series of technical lectures delivered by engineering professionals on their area of expertise.
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