Apprentices

Our research has revealed that for many young women there is a lack of information or support provided at a young age.

Particularly women aged 16-19 who are considering their future options.

With that in mind we wanted to highlight the opportunities that do exist and created two case studies of women just starting out as an apprentice.

You can see them both here:

Sam Jones

Ambassadors

Over the years we have featured the stories of several women who have made a successful career as an electrician.

They have become ambassadors for our campaign and you can read their stories here:

You might also want to visit their own personal websites.

Eleanor Bell

Elecchicks

Mandy Reynolds

Kellie Dillon Welch

Kelly Vincent

These are just some of the women out there proving that being an electrician is not just for boys. Do a quick search for a female electrician and you will now find many more

Looking back

Since launching our Jobs for the Girls campaign in 2011 we have organised several different events and activities.

Over the years we have attended Westminster to speak with ministers, appeared on national TV and radio and even had Dragon's Den star Hilary Devey spearhead the campaign. Last year we set up our JFTG Academy which provided technical, business and industry advice to give females a helping hand into the electrical industry.

NICEIC CEO Emma Clancy and some female sparks took the campaign to Westminster

Sparky duo Elecchicks helped promote the campaign in The Sun newspaper

Last year we hosted our JFTG Academy for females just starting out in the trade