WiME Hull careers event helps teacher pursue a new career in renewable energy

A former science teacher has channelled her passion for the planet into a new career in renewable energy, thanks to Green Port Hull’s Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative. Carrie Grimbleby left teaching last year to study for a Master’s degree in renewable energy. She came across WiME when she was looking at job opportunities for when she graduated and, through attending...

Careers Hub teams with WiME to promote STEM apprenticeships on International Women’s Day

Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Careers Hub has teamed up with Women in Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) on International Women’s Day 2024 to promote and raise awareness around apprenticeship opportunities in the region. HEY Careers Hub and WiME are working with local employers in sector such engineering, construction, manufacturing and technology to increase female staff numbers. These...

Spencer Group starts work to create new permanent berth for historic lightship

Leading engineering company Spencer Group has commenced work to create a new permanent home for an iconic vessel. Spencer Group is building a wet berth for the Spurn Lightship on Hull Marina, as part of a £30m cultural regeneration project. The Hull City Council-led Hull Maritime project has been launched to celebrate and preserve Hull’s rich maritime heritage. The lightship was built in 1927...

The Deep Business Centre gives expanding engineering design consultancy a foothold in the Humber

A long-established engineering design consultancy is aiming to build partnerships and generate job opportunities after expanding to the Humber by opening a new office in Hull. ENG-CAD Group is on the doorstep of the region’s onshore and offshore renewable, oil and gas sectors in its new location at The Deep Business Centre where it will also be targeting general industry in a move driven by...

WiME Hull careers event to shine a light on women in engineering and manufacturing

An event in Hull this October will give women and girls a unique insight into careers in manufacturing and engineering – highlighting different pathways they can take into a rewarding new career. The Women into Manufacturing and Engineering Hull Careers Event 2023 takes place at the Guildhall in Hull on Wednesday, October 4, from 4.30pm to 6pm. At this event, more than 30 of the region’s top...