IChemE - Rethinking Career Breaks: Returning Talent Back to Engineering

Career breaks are a normal part of working life. They should not end careers. In a sector that’s evolving fast and facing major skills gaps, the fresh perspectives, resilience, and transferable skills returners offer are more valuable than ever. However, without structural change in hiring practices, this talent will continue to be overlooked.

If you are looking to return to STEM after a career break, or if you belong to an organisation seeking to understand the value returners add to teams, join Natalie Desty, Director and Founder of STEM Returners, who will share her expertise in developing actionable strategies that dismantle barriers and create opportunities for returners to re-enter STEM fields.