In Drachten, BD and Philips welcome the girls with a special program of workshops and a factory tour. In Roden, girls can visit Photonis and VDH Products, and in Assen, Resato International.
Every year, our companies reach hundreds of girls who are interested, in one way or another, in studying or later getting a job in engineering. ”That is why we join the national Girlsday,” says Joost Krebbekx, program manager of Innovatiecluster Drachten. Krebbekx also sees that much female STEM talent is lost because girls are unfamiliar with the professions and courses. ”A visit to one of our companies can help broaden girls' outlook on STEM and ICT and influence their career choice." Within our companies, moreover, there is a growing awareness that gender diversity in the workplace ensures better results. "Companies are noticing the commitment and willingness of female employees to engage with the future generation. These are employees we would like to welcome!"
About Girlsday
This year will be girls day organized for the 19th time. The kick-off meeting is in Rotterdam, where Director General Michèle Blom of Rijkswaterstaat and dike grave Hetty Klavers open the event. By inviting girls to Girlsday, companies and technical departments of organizations are emphatically letting girls know that they are welcome in technology. Nationwide, Girlsday reaches some 11 thousand girls at 366 technology and ICT companies. Girlsday's origins lie in America, where the Take-Our-Daughters-To-Work-Day has been organized since 1993. The aim of this day is to show girls the value of a good education and future career opportunities.