WES Apprentice Board

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The WES Apprentice Board brings together apprentices from across engineering disciplines who want to influence WES’s work and strengthen support for women in technical and vocational pathways.

It provides a national forum for apprentices to share insight, shape initiatives and develop leadership experience early in their careers

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Why it matters

Apprenticeships are a vital route into engineering, yet women remain under‑represented. The Apprentice Board helps: 

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Advise

Advising WES on issues affecting women apprentices through research and lived insights 

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Contribute

Contributing to national campaigns such as National Apprenticeship Week and Scottish Apprenticeship Week 

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Develop

Helping develop resources that support women in engineering apprenticeships and throughout their career 

What we do

Members of the Apprentice Board work with WES to improve visibility, support and opportunities for women in engineering apprenticeships. Activities include: 

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Contributing to national campaigns such as National Apprenticeship Week and Scottish Apprenticeship Week 

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Helping develop resources that support women in engineering apprenticeships 

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Advising WES on issues affecting women apprentices through research and lived insights 

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Latest news

The Apprentice Board is currently recruiting for new members and will be planning their priorities for the coming year including planning for the Careers event and Apprentice Week.

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Who can join

The Apprentice Board is open to engineering apprentices who are interested in leadership, advocacy or shaping sector initiatives and keen to share their experience and help influence WES’s future work 

No committee experience is needed — just commitment and curiosity. 

Get Involved

If you’re an apprentice and would like to join or find out more, please contact membership@wes.org.uk. 

Join and be part of change

Learn through resources or training

Connect with others and grow your network

Share ideas and inspire others

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