It was a landmark moment for Women in Transport last week as we joined our Advance mentors and mentees for training with EW Group.
The Advance mentoring programme is a pilot scheme that Angela Gainsford, Christine Hurley and I have been collaborating on for a year. It was wonderful to see this work culminate in a boardroom full of talented women, working across the transport sector, passionate about the industry and committed to progressing their careers.
The focus of the Women in Transport Autumn Reception was addressing the gaps in skills needed for the next generation of major infrastructure projects. Sir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail, led a lively discussion panel comprising Michèle Dix, Managing Director of Crossrail 2, Karima Khandker, Head of Heathrow Employment and Skills Academy and Tricia Nelson, Partner, Transport & Infrastructure at EY.
Read MoreDiversity is good for business. EW Group launched their Inclusive Culture Pledge this month which will provide free support in 2018 to pledging companies who are committed to progressing their diversity and inclusion agenda. In this guest blog, Rachael Wilson, MD of EW Group shares five businesses that are communicating their diversity imperative in a way which is clear and relevant to the business, gaining buy-in from people at all levels.
Read MoreAudrey Ezekwesili is a member of Women in Transport, a registered change management practitioner and founder of Facilitate4Me Ltd. In this guest blog, Audrey discusses how women should proactively seek, embrace, and empower supportive men as allies to support their professional development.
Read MoreApplications are now closed for the Advance mentoring programme. Thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to submit an application to be a mentor or mentee. We will be contacting all the applicants at the end of next week to confirm their place for the training session on 22 November.
Read MoreIt's official WTS London is now Women in Transport! This move allows us to project a brand identity that is clear for our members, supporters and collaborators whilst continuing to offer the same membership benefits. Our mission as Women in Transport is to to be an independent, professional network showcasing the diversity of careers in transport, providing access to senior decision makers and supporting the professional development of women working in transport.
Read MoreWomen in Transport is delighted to announce the launch of Advance - a mentoring programme designed exclusively to support the professional development of our members and sponsored by ENGIE and TXM Recruit. Applications to be a mentor or mentee are open until 31 October 2017.
Read MoreWomen in Transport has been working closely with Government to advance women in transport and profile the wonderful range of careers in our industry. We are actively sharing our expertise with the Strategic Apprenticeship Taskforce's Diversity Group.
Read MoreHosted at Jacobs Engineering Group overlooking the stunning Tower Bridge, Tamsen Garrie shared her method for transforming a team from a work group to a team through her team alignment method in an engaging and practical workshop.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the continued support from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport to tackle the under-representation of women in the sector. Ruth Cadbury MP was re-confirmed as Chair of the APPG on 12 September 2017 and we planned our next programme of events in Parliament to support women in transport. Women in Transport is delighted to be continuing to provide secretariat support to the APPG.
Read MoreCaroline Arnold, Executive Coach, led an interactive workshop exclusively for members providing practical tips on overcoming some of the challenges women can face in their career - particularly when working in a male dominated industry such as transport - by increasing their confidence.
Read MoreOn Wednesday 10 May 2017, WTS London had the pleasure of welcoming Mary Jane Boholst who shared her secrets of successful networking at an event generously hosted by the Rail Industry Association.
Read MoreThis unique opportunity for children to experience the Track Hazard School and see behind the scenes at Stratford Depot was provided by honorary WTS London member and supporter, Neil Pepper MBE who is the Night Safety Manager for Transport for London (TfL).
Read MoreCrossrail is the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. It will deliver an additional 10 per cent rail capacity for central London in 2018, carrying 200 million passengers a year. A group of members glimpsed behind the scenes on a site visit to the new station being constructed at Canary Wharf as part of the scheme.
Read MoreOn 23 February 2017, WTS London brought together a panel of experts to discuss the role of quotas in supporting the advancement of women in transport, with an audience of over 90 women and men from across the sector.
Read MoreTransport for London (TfL) has been awarded the WTS London Employer of the Year Award for its commitment to gender diversity. The Award was launched by WTS in 2014 to recognise businesses that have shown the greatest support of women in the transport industry.
Read MoreWTS London president Camilla Ween has captivated the world by demonstrating in her book, Future Cities: All that Matters, how cities can best serve another burgeoning urban transformation. And through her work with WTS London, she’s also doing so much more.
Read MoreRachel Skinner, the Past President of WTS London, has been named as one of the top 50 Women in Engineering in a list published by the Daily Telegraph on National Women in Engineering Day.
Read MoreThe new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport was launched with close to 200 senior representatives from across the transport sector in July 2016. Women in Transport is delighted to be providing secretariat support to the new APPG.
Read MoreJo has been nominated for the Everywoman Industry Champion of the Year Award which will be presented to the individual who is an active champion for the industry, playing a vital role in attracting and retaining women in transport and logistics.
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