Youth Misspent: Women's Work - Improving gender diversity in the UK's essential industries

The latest episode in our Youth Misspent series continues on our journey to explore some of the issues highlighted in our research report, which uncovered the harsh realities for the UK's young people in today's job market. 

In honour of International Women's Day, this episode focuses on the challenges and opportunities for young women entering the workforce. Our host City & Guilds, Corporate Affairs and Foundation Director, Faiza Khan MBE, is joined by a brilliant panel as they discuss the ambitions and expectations of young women and how employers, government and educators can support them in realising these ambitions. 

In this episode, Faiza Khan is joined by:  

• Claire Reindorp, Chief Executive, Young Women's Trust
• Evelyn Bate, Head of Academy, Nestlé UK&I 
• Kathleen Sullivan, Engineering learner at Gen2 

For further information about the material quoted in this episode, visit:  

• Youth Misspent
• Levying Up: Delivering sustainable skills
• Work It Out Services
• #CostingOurFutures
• Just Getting By: Young Women's Trust Annual Survey
• Schools for All 
• City & Guilds social media: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube