A Skilled City
43% of women worry about not having the support they need in thier job (Young Women's Trust Annual Survey 2023)
36% females aged between 7-12 years worry about earning less than men their age in a similar job (Girl Guiding Attitudes Survey 2024)
33.5% young women did not know what careers best suited them (British Educational Research Association 2024)
Our programmes
We Can Be is our annual event that helps young women see the City as a viable career option. The initiative helps develop skills, ambitions and gives exposure to other women in the City.
Oliver Smye
Evelyn Partners
WeCanBe FutureReady
87% of young women will consider a role in the City after the event
77% left the event confident they could have a career in The City if they wanted one
80% know what skills are needed to have a career in The City after attending We Can Be 2023
How does it work
We Can Be hosts a series of workshops around a central event that help young women see the City as a viable career option. The initiative helps develop skills, ambitions, and gives exposure to other women in the City.
She Can Be
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We Can Be: Event 2024