It’s now easier for young girls and women to pursue career opportunities in science, technology engineering and maths, Womens’ Minister Louise Upston says.
The ‘STEM Directory’ is a new online tool launched by the Ministry for Women and identifies initiatives, programmes and associations through which young girls and women can connect, discover and learn about science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
“A huge focus of this Government has been helping New Zealanders prepare and adapt to an economy that is an increasingly becoming more reliant on STEM-related skills,” Ms Upston says.
“Women are particularly under-represented in the highest growth areas such as digital technology and engineering, so I have made it a priority to find new ways of sparking their interest.”
In New Zealand, women make up about 23 percent of people employed in IT and about 13 percent of people employed as engineers.
“This tool is a small but significant way we can work to turn this around, ensuring women aren’t left behind in a constantly changing workforce and young girls can more easily find clear ways in STEM fields,” Ms Upston says.
“I want to encourage all young girls and women, schools, businesses - and men who want to encourage the important women in their life – to make use of this tool and become the next leader in these fields that are so crucial to New Zealand’s future.”
The STEM Directory is available at: http://women.govt.nz/news/stem-directory
Galvin Engineering announces the appointment of Three Sixty Distribution as their selling agent in New Zealand.
Specialising in the supply of mechanical, refrigeration and plumbing products to the NZ market, the Christchurch-based Three Sixty Distribution has built their success on a foundation of strong relationships with key merchants in the country.
Three Sixty Distribution will not only stock and supply Galvin Engineering's complete range of tapware and associated products in New Zealand but also provide after sales maintenance and backup to support the products.
Galvin Engineering’s agreement with Three Sixty Distribution strengthens their position and reputation as a quality manufacturer of tapware and valves in Australia and internationally.
| An Industry News Release | Tuesday 6 December 2016 |
Palace of the Alhambra, Spain
By: Charles Nathaniel Worsley (1862-1923)
From the collection of Sir Heaton Rhodes
Oil on canvas - 118cm x 162cm
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Mount Egmont with Lake
By: John Philemon Backhouse (1845-1908)
Oil on Sea Shell - 13cm x 14cm
Valued $2,000-$3,000
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