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Chile: Women in STEM Fields - Breaching the gender gap of technical-vocational education specialties

Economic, social  development & support

Chile: Women in STEM Fields - Breaching the gender gap of technical-vocational education specialties

  • Status

    Ongoing

  • Location Chile - Puente Alto, Lo Prado, Cerro Navia & Pudahuel

Strengthen women in STEM areas of Electricity & Industrial Mechanics (EIM) through awareness raising, trainings & specific accompaniment to educate communities welcoming them:

  • Awareness-raising among Technical-Vocational Education (TVE) ecosystem through talks by Alstom females & video highlighting the need to integrate women in technical & professional practices
  • Design of communication material & events to promote
    • Gender perspective at schools
    • Opportunities for training & employment in STEM areas for women (For students/families)
    • Internships & virtual workshops with company employees to promote good practices
  • Accompaniment plan with mentors to build capacities
  • Female Advocacy Lab to promote leadership among women in EIM, discuss with women scientists & role-models.

NGO: Fundación Educación 2020

  • Promoter

    Dolores Iglesias - Chile, Argentina & Peru Human Resources Director, Santiago

  • Initiate date • Duration

    06.09.2022 • 13 months