Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025!
And welcome to our newest clients…
We look forward to working with Adient, Mackley and Oxalis delivering EMPOWER and Balanced Talent programmes!
The Year of the Ally
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us make 2024 the Year of the Ally!
Our brilliant mentors, our future focussed clients, including AtkinsRéalis, STRABAG, The Faraday Institution, National Highways, BFBS, and the 700 Inclusion Allies we’ve worked with through our workshops.
Want to know what our delegates think of the Inclusion Allies training?
If you want more information about our multiple award Inclusion Allies training, or any of our other services, email us at info@skills4uk.com.
Awards
Congratulations to all finalists and winners at the Norther Power Women Awards 2025! The nominations this year were incredible, our CEO Jayne Little certainly had a tough job judging the nominees.
Jayne will also be judging this year’s Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering awards. Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate a team or an individual today, by clicking the link here.
Nominations close on 25th April 2025.
Join us for our next exclusive Alumni event on Tuesday 24th June 2025!
For the next instalment of our new Book Club series, Michelle Lewis will be discussing topics in her new book “How to Effectively Ask for a Pay Rise”.
This event is only available for our alumni and will not be available to listen to via podcast after the event. If you miss it, you miss out.
To secure your place at this exclusive event, sign up to our alumni mailing list, by emailing alumni@skills4uk.com.
You can listen to our previous episodes here.
Alumni Spotlight
Eloise Hobbs began her journey at AtkinsRéalis in 2022 as a Project Support Officer. Through dedication and hard work, she quickly rose through the ranks to become the youngest Project Director in AtkinsRéalis history, overseeing a portfolio of secondment projects at Hinkley Point C.
Eloise’s professional background includes service, administrative and creative roles. Initially, she felt underqualified for her position at AtkinsRéalis. However, she leveraged her diverse experience to her advantage, bringing unique perspectives to the decision-making process.
Eloise completed the INSPIRE programme in 2024. She credits the course for playing a pivotal role in her development, helping her overcome imposter syndrome and establish her personal brand as accomplished, enthusiastic, hardworking, and knowledgeable.
Through INSPIRE, Eloise gained the confidence and skills necessary to take her seat at the table and contribute meaningfully to her projects. Her journey is a testament to the power of dedication and continuous learning.
Eloise’s next goal is to become a Chartered Project Manager by 2028, further solidifying her commitment to professional growth and excellence.
