Schoolgirls from Neath Port Talbot have celebrated completing Tata Steel UK's Girls Get Set programme, designed to inspire more young women to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Changing perceptions of engineering
Throughout the programme, the girls have developed their confidence, leadership and problem-solving skills through practical STEM activities, while discovering the wide range of career opportunities available in engineering.
For some, the experience has completely changed their perceptions of the industry.
One participant said:
"I never really thought about going into engineering because I thought it was for boys, but now I think everyone can do it."
Inspiring the next generation
Laura Rowles, Talent Acquisition & Development Advisor at Tata Steel UK, explained why programmes like Girls Get Set are so important.
"There's a massive gap in the STEM industry between females and males. We're really hoping to show them what opportunities are out there and the types of careers they could go into."
During the 2025/26 academic year, 44 girls aged 12 to 14 took part in the programme across Neath Port Talbot and Shotton, helping to inspire the next generation of women in STEM.
Watch the video to hear from the students and Laura about their experiences.
About Tata Steel UK
- The Tata Steel Group has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world, and is among the top producing global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 34 million tonnes.
- Tata Steel in the UK has the ambition to produce net-zero steel by 2045 at the latest, and to have reduced 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030.
- In October 2024, Tata Steel ceased ironmaking at its Port Talbot site and temporarily paused steelmaking pending the construction of a 3.2Mtpa Electric Arc Furnace. For that period, the business will import slab and hot rolled coil to support manufacturing and distribution operations at sites across Wales, England and Northern Ireland as well as Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and UAE. It also benefits from a network of sales offices around the world.
- Tata Steel Group is one of the world's most geographically-diversified steel producers, with operations and a commercial presence across the world.
- The Group recorded a consolidated turnover of around US$27.3 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
- Tata Steel has long played a key role in enabling the UK economy to become more circular. Its products are highly durable, reusable and recyclable, It applies a sustainability assessment tool during its new product development process to measure the sustainability credentials of its new offerings.
- More information about the crucial role that Tata Steel UK already plays in driving the UK to a more circular economy, and its plans to play an even greater role, can be found in its recently-published Sustainability Report 2026.