IET GHANA WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

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IET - GH WiE BACKGROUND

The IET Women-in-Engineering section of the Institution of Engineering and Technology in Ghana (IET-GH WiE) was formally inaugurated on 16th November 2019 during the IET-GH 33rd Annual General Meeting at Kumasi Technical University (KTU).

Women in engineering are indispensable contributors to the development and progress of our society. Recognizing the significance of their role, IET-Gh is dedicated to promoting gender diversity within engineering and providing support for women to excel in this field.

The Government of Ghana recognizes the importance of girls and women in STEM and TVET education and practice. They have initiated several programs and policies aimed at promoting gender equality in these areas. Furthermore, gender equality is a fundamental principle of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and it acknowledges that the active participation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is essential for achieving these goals.

At IET-Ghana, our commitment extends to aligning with the perspectives and initiatives of the Government of Ghana and the United Nations, in the areas of Girls and Women in STEM and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), by fostering diversity and inclusion within engineering.

OUR OBJECTIVES

The WIE section of IET-GH supervises the execution and implementation of all decisions and functions as directed by the IET-GH Council, which affect the female members of the Institution. It also assists in implementing programmes and activities for female members and young women who may be interested in engineering, such as seminars, workshops, and field trips. Further, it aims to establish branches in the engineering firms that provide the bulk of its members.

Our Aims include:

Advocacy

Continually advocating for gender equality and equal opportunities for girls and women in engineering.
Networking

Facilitating opportunities for women to connect with peers and mentors within the industry.
Coordination

Assists in implementing programmes and activities for female members and young women who may be interested in engineering,
Mentorship

Providing mentorship programs to nurture and guide women engineers at all career stages.
Education & Training

Offering resources and opportunities for women to enhance their engineering skills and knowledge
Recognition

Celebrating the accomplishments of women engineers to inspire future generations

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership with IET-Ghana offers various benefits for women in engineering:

1. Exclusive access to networking events and conferences.
2. Professional development opportunities such as workshops, webinars, field trips, and training.
3. Eligibility for scholarships and grants.
4. Participation in committees and working groups focused on advancing gender diversity in engineering.
5. Industrial attachment opportunities for female engineering students.

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

Our involvement in projects and programs to address gender disparities in engineering remains steadfast, aligning with the Government of Ghana’s initiatives:

STEM Education Initiatives: Collaborating with educational institutions to develop STEM programs that encourage female participation.
Engineering Career Fairs: Organizing career fairs to connect women engineers with potential employers.
Girls in STEM and TVET Scholarships: Providing scholarships to support girls pursuing STEM education.

Some of our recent activities include:

Mentorship for girls and women in STEM and TVET, collaboration with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) in Accra, Takoradi and Kumasi (2021 to date);
Mentorship Program for basic and senior high schools in Sunyani (July 2023), Scholarship scheme in collaboration with IET-Gh President started in 2022, IET-WiE Conference (August 2021),
Outreach at Aburi Girls Senior High School. (2020), in addition to several professional development seminars, workshops, trainings and webinars.