On Thursday 10 April 2025, companies and courses will open their doors again for Girls' Day! Girls aged 10-15 will discover the world of STEM and IT on this day - a unique opportunity to see how fun and versatile technical professions can be.
During the company visit, the girls follow a two- to four-hour programme. This includes a short introduction to the company, a tour or demonstration, meeting (female) professionals and getting hands-on with a fun hands-on activity.
Why Girls' Day?
Despite the high demand for technical talent, only 14% of technical professionals are women. This is due to gender stereotyping, limited perception of technical courses and professions, low self-confidence in science subjects and lack of role models.
By contrast, STEM and IT are more important than ever for society. This is precisely why we organise Girls' Day: a day to show that engineering is also (and just as well) for girls.
💡 Fix the system, not the girls!
Girls' Day is part of a nationwide movement to increase the proportion of women in engineering and IT. Want to know more? Check out vhto.co.uk.
In the IJmond/South-Kennemerland region, you can choose from:
🔹 Girls' Day Tata Steel Academy
🔹 Girls' Day powered by Nova Smart Girls
Apply via the application form below by 26 February 2025. Note: spots are limited, so full = full!
Would you like to participate as a company and open your doors to the technicians of the future? Then get in touch via danielle.vandermark@techport.nl.
See you at Girls' Day 2025! 🚀