Konica Minolta hosts STEM event

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has hosted its third Ada Lovelace event, welcoming over 30 girls aged 12 and 13 from three schools to its Client Engagement Centre in Houghton Regis.

The event was organized in partnership with TechGirls, an outreach provider focused on encouraging girls to pursue technology careers. Currently, 17 percent of technology sector workers are female, according to TechGirls, which works to bridge the digital skills gap and diversify the industry.

'We really do rely on partners like Konica Minolta, who do incredible work in raising curiosity and creating ambition amongst young girls, inspiring them in their academic choices and future career paths,' stated Sukvinder Kathuria, founder of TechGirls.

Participants were introduced to printing technology and created posters to inspire other girls to consider STEM subjects. The students saw their work professionally printed during the visit.

'This is one of the most important events in Konica Minolta's calendar,' commented Gemma Lee, chief people officer at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK). 'Hosted at our Client Engagement Centre, it provides us with an amazing opportunity to share our enthusiasm with young girls at an important time in their school lives.'

Konica Minolta operates employee resource groups including Balance, a network for women where the Ada Lovelace day concept originated. The company also runs Vibrant for LGBTQ+ employees and Breathe for wellbeing.