Organised by Academy Achievers, the event is designed to encourage young women and girls to pursue technology-based careers. This year, there will be the first #BeMe Introductory AI Chip & Semiconductor course.
“You can’t meet national growth and productivity targets without fully engaging young women and girls,” said Paulette Watson MBE, founder and managing director of Academy Achievers (pictured).
She described #BeMeDigitalInclusion as “more than a programme; it is a global pipeline for equitable freedom and parity”. Attendees will gain insight into the roles available and the skills required, a roadmap of skill
It is a hands-on experience where attendees can take part in live workshops and demos, attend portfolio and CV clinics to prepare for applying for jobs and also take part in mentoring session with alumni from the first year’s event, industry leaders and recruiters. There is also the chance to network with peers and employers.
The organisers point out that the UK government has announced its national semiconductor strategy and recent workforce studies have identified skills shortages in design, compound semiconductors, and advanced packaging. Other initiatives are the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and Skills England which focuses on digital and green skills.
The organisers said that #BeMeDigitalInclusion has grown from a UK-based programme and now connects young women and girls from London to Accra, to broaden access to technology careers.
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