When candidates see the Hire STEM Women Certification Badge, they know they are joining an organisation that values diversity. Join the movement and give candidates the confidence they need to apply to your STEM schemes.
STEM Certification
What is the STEM Certification scheme?
The Hire STEM Women Certification scheme is designed to help you with your diversity strategy and showcase that you are an inclusive employer who is working towards the 50-50 gender split in the graduate & undergraduate STEM sector. The Hire STEM Women certification scheme supports employers like you to make the most of the talents women can bring to your workplace. The scheme helps you think differently about women in STEM, and how you can improve attract, recruit and retain diverse women.
HSW Certification Aims
Engage and encourage employers to become more confident so they employ and retain women in the undergraduate & graduate STEM sector.
Encourage employer engagement in hiring more women and diverse candidates.
Increase understanding of diversity within STEM and the benefits of employing or retaining STEM women.
Increase the number of employers taking action to bring more diverse candidates to their workforce.
Why you should sign up
Give candidates the confidence to apply to your company and raise your brand with us
Organisations play a leading role in changing attitudes for women in the STEM sector for the better. The scheme helps employers:
• Draw from the widest possible pool of talent
• Secure high quality staff who are skilled, loyal and hard working
• Improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that you treat all employees fairly
• It also helps candidates and other businesses identify those employers who are committed to equality in the workplace
What Certification gets you?
Certification Badge
• Official Hire STEM Women certification badge to demonstrate your work within the diversity space in the STEM sector.
• It can be used on any marketing materials be it website, e-marketing, leaflets and or banners.
Your Profile
• Create a unique profile by adding your company logo & description on our “Certified Employers” page on our website.
Brand Awareness
• Official recognition in the STEM community and diversity space through events.
How do I join the movement?
Get in touch with us
Information required
You would be asked a series of short questions about your gender and diversity initiatives at your organisation. We will then follow up with you if we have any further questions.
Payment
Contact us via the below form to find out more.
Approval
Provide us with your company logo and description
We will then feature this on our “certified employers page” and give you access to download our badge to use on your materials. Approval is usually granted within 5 working days.
How do I join the movement?
Get in touch with us
Information required
You would be asked a series of short questions about your gender and diversity initiatives at your organisation. We will then follow up with you if we have any further questions.
Approval
Provide us with your company logo and description
We will then feature this on our “wall of achievements” and give you access to download our badge to use on your materials. Approval is usually granted within 24-48 hours.