The Wave
Five years of impact for women and girls.
Five years ago, TECwomen
set out to create more opportunities for women and girls to explore technology, engineering and creative careers.
Since then, thousands of girls have been reached. Women have built new skills and confidence. Teachers have opened up new possibilities. Schools are connected with industry. Businesses, funders and partners have helped create new pathways into the future workforce.
In the last five years...
8,667
Girls in Cornwall engaged with TECgirls
1,195
Women supported through training and events
15,170
People reached across Cornwall
£4m
Generated in Social Value
Beyond Reach
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We’ve forged partnerships with over 60 schools
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We’ve reached thousands of families
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We’ve provided training and kit to over 100 teachers
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Hundreds of local businesses have committed to support more girls and women into tech, engineering and creative industries.
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We’ve influenced local skills policy and investment, won five awards, and spoken about our mission from Launceston to London and Truro to Tokyo.
Impact Stories
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TECgirls Mentors Clubs
Gareth Tudor
Gareth reflects on the TECgirls Mentors clubs and providing access to opportunities that broaden horizons.
Founder UPLIFT
Katherine Irving
Katherine's story of how our UPLIFT programme supported her in the journey to being a founder.
Take Flight
James McGerty
Read how James and his team from SERCO have supported our Reach for the Sky festival for three years.
Looking to the future
In the next five years we’ll expand our work across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. We want to ensure more women and girls can benefit from our programmes, and our region needs a workforce with the confidence, skills, and opportunities to thrive in an ever-changing world of work.