Girls in Gear: Automotive & Engineering Club - Taunton College

Join us for an exciting 7-week after-school club designed exclusively for girls who are curious about cars, engineering and how things work. This hands-on programme offers a fun and supportive environment where learners can explore real automotive skills, solve engineering challenges and build confidence through practical activities.

Across the 7 weeks, participants will be introduced to key automotive and engineering concepts through engaging workshops led by our specialist instructors. Each session includes practical tasks, problem-solving activities, and team challenges that encourage creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.

We welcome all female-identifying, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students to this space.

• Build confidence in a supportive, girls-only environment
• Explore exciting career pathways in automotive and engineering
• Learn real practical skills using industry-standard equipment
• Meet like-minded students and take part in fun weekly challenges.

Women currently make up only 16.9% of the engineering and technology workforce in the UK*, and the Institute of the Motor Industry’s Diversity Report of 2024 highlighted that only 4% of automotive apprentices in the UK are women.

The UK needs to fill 173,000 engineering and technology roles by 2030* – an impossible feat without more women and non-binary people joining the industry. Let’s change the status quo.

*Statistics from EngineeringUK, 2024 Dashboard

You only need to book once to secure your spot for an entire After School programme. Due to the progressive nature of the workshops, you are expected to attend every weekly session to get the most out of the experience.

Any Questions? Get in touch with us at: [email protected].

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