March 8, 2021
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the Worshipful Company of Horners have commended the three female finalists (out of four contenders) in the Polymer Apprentice of the Year competition, including the overall winner, Emily Harris. This comes despite women accounting for just 24 per cent of the UK’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Although the percentage of women working in STEM-based careers has slightly increased over the past few years, their disproportionate representation highlights the importance of continuing work intended to increase the number of women choosing to embark on careers within these industries. The fact that the Polymer Apprentice of the Year finalists were predominantly female reflects a positive change.