Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK)

Join us for the AFBE-UK's Membership Insight Series! An online event designed to help you maximize your membership. Whether you are a student or a professional in the engineering sector, this online event will provide you with the proper guidance and support to navigate your field effectively. Key Highlights 🔸Mentoring Insights: Gain valuable advice from Femi Omoniyi, the Mentoring Team Lead at AFBE-UK, on how to leverage mentoring opportunities to enhance your professional growth and development. 🔸Transition Guidance: Learn from Nikki Jonvik, the Transition Event Officer, on how to successfully navigate career transitions within the engineering industry. Why Attend: 🔸Discover how to maximize your membership benefits 🔸Get personalized guidance from experienced professionals 🔸Network with fellow members and expand your professional network 🔸Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to advance your career at any stage Who Should Attend? 🔸Students pursuing engineering degrees 🔸Early-career professionals in the engineering sector 🔸Experienced engineers looking for mentoring and transition support RSVP: https://ow.ly/QJy150SJI23 or email [email protected] Date and Time: 12th August; 6:00 - 07:00pm #MembershipBenefits #CareerAdvancement #ProfessionalNetworking

🚀 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀 Join us for the Balfour Beatty plc & AFBE Mentoring Residential at the Firbush Activity Centre from August 19th to 21st, 2024! 🌟 🎓 We’re seeking 10 enthusiastic 2nd to 4th year students (2024/25) from Commercial, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering disciplines for a fully funded 3-day program. Experience hands-on learning, meet industry leaders, and enhance your employability skills! 🌐 Program Highlights: 🔸 3-day residential with accommodation and meals 🔸 Travel funded, including return rail travel to Perth and bus transportation 🔸 Outdoor activities and a group hackathon 🔸 Long-term mentoring opportunities with Balfour Beatty professionals 🏗️ About Balfour Beatty: A leading international infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty has over 25,000 employees and delivers projects that shape communities and economies. Current projects in Scotland include the Dunfermline Learning Campus and the restoration of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. 📩 Interested? Contact Nikki Jønvik, AFBE Transition Programme Officer, at [email protected] for more details. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to kickstart your career and make meaningful connections in the engineering world! 🌍✨ #Engineering #Mentoring #DiversityInEngineering #CareerGrowth #AFBEUK #BalfourBeatty

Successful Transition event with AFBE-UK Partner Subsea7 The transition event with Subsea7 provided students with a realistic context to practice and build confidence before entering the industry which will help them identify opportunities and offer a safe space to make mistakes. The event included presentations from the leadership team, a graduate panel, mock interviews, and assessment center tasks. It has been a fantastic partnership between AFBE-UK and Subsea7, our host for this event, allowing students to practice interview skills and learn more about Subsea7, generating excitement about future opportunities like internships and graduate placements. The Transition Programme is a series of dynamic workshops aimed at empowering students, recent graduates, and returners as they embark on their professional journeys. This event is dedicated to bridging the gap between BAME students and the engineering industry, providing essential support to address under-representation in the sector. Ollie Folayan MBE (PhD CEng FIChemE) #Transition #Subsea7 #CareerEmpowerment #CareerSupport

Good to Best - The Mentor Leader At this session, Onyemauchechi Opara and Anjela Maharajah will be joined by an inspiring engineering leader, Dr Tendayi Munyebvu. Dr Tendayi Munyebvu is a delivery director for Programme & Project Partners at Sellafield. A former general manager at Jacobs in France, Dr. Tendayi has over 30 years of customer-oriented exposure, working in several African countries, the UK & Ireland, America, and mainland Europe. Valuable insights and practical tips will be shared to help you grow from good to best in your leadership journey. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and take your leadership to the next level. See you there! Secure your spot here: https://ow.ly/l31T50SBXFt #LeadershipTalk #MentorLeader #GoodtoBest

Champions spearhead change. But those champions only get so far without #allies. Speaking to Ollie Folayan MBE (PhD CEng FIChemE) is always an inspiration. In his humble, knowledgable, powerful style he shared some of his thoughts on #allyship in #STEM. 🌟Always learning 🌟Always moving towards the ideal of being an ally 🌟Recognising the ways diversity benefits us all Thank you everyone at Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK) for the incredible work you do and huge thanks to Ollie Folayan MBE (PhD CEng FIChemE) for sharing your insights and advice on #allyship with our STEMAZING #Community. You can hear the full interview at https://lnkd.in/eSumZYD8 and also find out about how our STEMAZING #Community is working to support and empower everyone in STEM to level-up as #rolemodels and #allies and inspire a more diverse and inclusive STEM future. ALSO - Our award-winning #InspirationAcademy programme for #womeninSTEM is open for applications now too! Please share with anyone who may be interested 🙏🏻 #diversity #inclusion #inspiration #impact

dy (Inclusion) = ∫ (science maths)*empathy dx 🤓 Join us for an insightful session on "Treating EDI as a Science Problem" by Professor Dr Nira Chamberlain OBE FIMA FORS CSci PhD HonDSc, one of the UK's top mathematicians. This event will explore the scientific approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in mathematics and engineering. You will discover how Prof. Nira applies mathematical models to address EDI challenges, sharing case studies and innovative solutions successfully implemented. Gain valuable insights into treating EDI with the same rigour and analytical precision as any scientific problem to drive meaningful change and foster inclusive environments. Save your spot! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxY3QF_D #MathematicsMatters #EDIinSTEM

Career Insight Day with bp On the 3rd of July, bp hosted a Career Insight Day for Aberdeen high school students to inspire and educate them about careers in STEM. The event featured sessions on strength and adaptability, bp insights, effective communication and teamwork, and goal setting. Students engaged in interactive activities that highlighted the importance of resilience, collaboration, and strategic planning in STEM fields. bp professionals shared their career journeys, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability. The day concluded with students feeling motivated and better equipped to pursue their academic and career aspirations in STEM, showcasing bp's dedication to nurturing the next generation of STEM professionals. #CareerInsightDay #bp #Aberdeen #STEMCareers

Welcome Maia Rowe-Sampson AFBE-UK's new Ignite Programme Lead! Maia has a background as a science teacher and has most recently worked for a social impact agency to help large corporations carry out their corporate social responsibility through content writing. After 4-years teaching, Maia R figured that the current education system is not equipped to inspire young people into STEM and is now determined to change that! In Maia's words: "I'm excited to work with AFBE and Mission 44 to facilitate an inspiring programme for young people in Birmingham to harness an interest in motorsport and beyond." Welcome on board Maia! #NewinAFBE #IgniteLead

The Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE) in Scotland has recently worked in partnership with Balfour Beatty to deliver an accredited online programme to inspire and encourage young people from Black and minority groups to consider further careers with construction and engineering. The innovative online programme was promoted and made available to all schools across Scotland, targeting 14–18-year-olds with the aim and objective to engage underrepresented groups. AFBE Scotland promoted the opportunity across their member network and from September to December 2023, pupils completed construction research challenges and engaged with live broadcasts featuring industry experts. AFBE Scotland are working collaboratively with Balfour Beatty plc on a range of programmes, to engage with underrepresented groups in order to increase applications from Black & minority Ethnic groups. This online programme supported pupils across Scotland to complete 500 learning hours with 106 assignments submitted throughout its duration. Eight young people successfully completed the full programme with their work accredited by Engineering Development Trust, achieving Gold Industrial Cadet certification. See full press release on AFBE-UK website: https://afbe.org.uk/News Dr Urenna Vivian Adegbotolu John Cairns Julie Feest #AFBEScotland #BalfourBeatty #EngineeringScotland #YouthDevelopment

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Discover What's Missing! Whether you're currently mentoring or have been mentored, you might be overlooking how to fully leverage mentorship for accelerated growth. Join us to explore how to transform mentorship into a powerful stepping stone for personal and professional development. We'll also delve into the intriguing concept of reverse mentorship and assess its claimed benefits. Dr Tendayi Munyebvu will take us on an enlightening journey, sharing valuable insights and actionable strategies to elevate your leadership skills from good to extraordinary. Gain firsthand knowledge from a seasoned leader and learn how to harness the power of effective mentorship. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://lnkd.in/exf-EMB5 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, 7th August 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5-6 PM GMT Specially hosted by Onyemauchechi Opara and Anjela Maharajah this dynamic session promises to be a game-changer for ambitious students, aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike. Unlock the secrets to exceptional mentorship and discover how it can propel you to your fullest potential in our upcoming Leadership Talk Series! 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄! https://lnkd.in/exf-EMB5 AXIS Network Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK) Scottish Branch: Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK Scotland) Jacobs #GoodToBest #AFBEUK #LeadershipTalkSeries #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #ExecutiveCoaching #Mentorship #MentoringMatters #ReverseMentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #DEI