International Women's Day events to inspire next generation of young women in business

While much has been done to encourage more girls into STEM subjects, new findings from O2 show that gender stereotypes are continuing to impact the career aspirations of young people.

Research among 2,000 under 18-year-olds found that more than half believed girls were more suited to be nurses, nannies or hairdressers.

Most of the young people questioned said they turned to their parents for careers advice and more than half could not recall a local businessman or women visiting their school to talk about work.

This International Women’s day, 8 March, Role is working with Burnley Bondholders and North and West Lancashire Chamber to ensure that 100 female college students will not only recall the day a local business person came to their college, but hopefully be the day when they were inspired to follow a career they had not even considered before.

A short paper will be produced from the discussions which will be used to inform local and national policy. Delegates will top off the experience by sharing lunch or afternoon tea together.

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http://www.lancschamber.co.uk/event/international-womens-day/