Women & Work

Semta is one of a small number of Sector Skills Councils to be funded through the Women in Work Sector Pathways Initiative, to support employers develop their female staff.

This highly successful programme is currently in its third year and has helped over six hundred women achieve individual career goals; and helped companies to improve their culture and performance. A number of companies have established women’s networks to sustain the successes achieved as a result of the programme.

Companies who have taken part include:

Airbus
Aston Martin
BAE
Houlder Marine
Jaguar Land Rover
Johnson Controls
Nifco
Novartis
Mahle
Parker Domnick Hunter
Rolls Royce

Semta run an initial career development plan workshop, aimed at helping individual’s set short, medium and long term career objectives. Following the workshop training may be identified and funding of up to £400 per individual can be secured through the programme, to help towards the cost of training. All training is eligible for funding, subject to a £100 company contribution.

Places are still available. If you are interested in finding out more please contact:

Customer Services on 0845 643 9001 or customerservices@semta.org.uk