How to improve employability and advancement of women in industry
On November 21, 2024, the Foundation for Management and Industrial Research successfully organized the webinar titled “How to Improve Employability and Advancement of Women in Industry.” The online event attracted participants from diverse sectors, including representatives from industry, academia, civil society, and millennial women working in the industrial sector.
The webinar focused on the key challenges and opportunities for increasing the representation of women in the industrial sector while offering practical solutions for their professional advancement.
Main Topics of the Webinar:
- Understanding Barriers: Addressing traditional stereotypes and cultural norms that affect the employment and progress of women.
- Support Mechanisms: Exploring mentoring programs, training initiatives, and other resources that facilitate professional growth.
- Education and Policy Reforms: Creating inclusive workplaces and fostering equality through targeted changes.
- Success Stories: Sharing insights on enhancing women’s employability in industry, including skills and training needed by both women and employers.
Featured Experts and Industry Leaders:
Moderator: Gabriela Kostovska Bogoeska, Foundation for Management and industrial research
- Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenaković, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UKIM & National center for development of innovation and entrepreneurial learning
- Poleksena Jankulovska, IMLEK
- Sanja Stojkovska, MOTIVI
Participants rated the webinar as highly beneficial, emphasizing the value of the practical advice and inspiring examples shared by the speakers.
The Foundation for Management and Industrial Research remains committed to promoting gender equality and inclusion across all sectors. Planning is already underway for new activities in 2025.
About the EMPOWERING Project
EMPOWERING – Empowering M-Women in Industry focuses on millennial women (born between 1980 and 1995) working in manufacturing industries, aiming to support their professional education, skill development, and career advancement. The mission extends beyond individual empowerment to fostering European collaboration and networking, which are essential for success in today’s world.
A distinctive feature of EMPOWERING is its commitment to inclusivity and broad accessibility. All project results and resources are available in seven languages (English, French, Macedonian, Italian, Polish, Norwegian, and Ukrainian) to ensure a wide range of participants can benefit. This multilingual approach significantly expands the project’s impact, catering to women from diverse linguistic backgrounds and promoting a more inclusive environment.
The project is an innovative initiative led by a consortium of five experienced European organizations, each bringing unique expertise in adult education, women’s empowerment, and new technologies: IPRA/MEDEF, France; Fundacja Digital Creators, Poland; Confindustria Toscana Servizi, Italy; European Centre for Women and Technology, Norway; Foundation for Management and industrial research, Macedonia.
If you missed the webinar or would like to revisit it, you can watch the recording using the following link: EMPOWERING Webinar: How to Improve Employability and Advancement of Women in Industry (Macedonian) on Vimeo
