Coffey

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌

Students from Chase Terrace Academy in Staffordshire recently visited Shustoke Reservoir and Whitacre Water Treatment Plant to gain first-hand insight into engineering and water infrastructure in action.

The visit is part of a seven-week STEM employer project, with Year 9 female students working alongside Coffey to explore careers in engineering and the water sector. Creating opportunities like this is an important part of developing future talent and helping young people understand the role engineering plays in supporting communities.

The students brought plenty of enthusiasm, curiosity and thoughtful questions throughout the day, making for a highly engaging visit.

A key focus of the programme is encouraging more young women to consider careers in STEM. By providing real-world exposure to engineering projects and career pathways, the initiative aims to broaden awareness of the opportunities available across the industry.

A special thank you to Kate Thompson for the work that has gone into developing and delivering this programme. Initiatives like this can have a lasting impact on the choices young people make about their future.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Chase Terrace Academy over the coming weeks and seeing how the students develop their ideas and insights throughout the programme.