Welcome to the fourth episode of the SCE podcast featuring Helen Ramsay - Fellow Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineering (IChemE).

For over 20 years, Helen has encouraged students into STEM careers and developed Diversity & Inclusion policies in various organisations as well as building her career in environmental engineering and medical devices engineering management.  In this episode Helen talks about her experience as mentor in the Women in Engineering Society (WES) mentorship scheme.

What to look for in a mentor, how it can benefit your career aspirations, how to find the best mentor for you and also why you might want to eventually become a mentor yourself: these are only some of the topics you can discover in this episode.

In addition to this, Helen and our host Laura also discuss how mentorship can ultimately make a difference in tackling Diversity & Inclusion issues in the industry by supporting and representing those overcoming the challenges common to minority groups in early stages of their professional careers.

Mentorship really is a powerful tool for professional career development, both for junior engineers and more senior leaders. If you want to share some of your experiences as a mentor or mentee, as always, please do get in touch!