Rise, advocacy group for women in broadcast media, has launched the Rise Up UTC Mentoring Programme.
The first of its kind, the programme is aimed at women aged 16-18-years-old, in partnership with University Technical Colleges (UTCs).
Focusing on STEM subjects, Rise is partnering with five UTCs in England to support 23 women. The programme will run from February to November this year, providing a range of technical and support-orientated initiatives, including training programmes and industry networking with virtual and face-to-face mentoring.
All mentors will come from Rise’s annual industry mentoring programme.
ITV, BT Sport, and the government have contributed funding, with the aim to encourage women into the broadcast media technology sector.