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<p>According to the Labour Force Survey, women are most over-represented (80%+) in
the childcare and nursing/caring professions, as well as in hairdressing and secretarial
occupations. Men are most over-represented (90%+) in construction, engineering, electrical
trades and transport.</p><p>Changing these patterns needs to start in childhood and
the Government is working hard to ensure that boys and girls are able to consider
a broad range of career opportunities, unhindered by out dated stereotypes. For example,
the Government supports the Your Life campaign<strong>, </strong>which aims to double
the proportion of undergraduate engineering and technology degrees taken by women
to 30% by 2030. It also asks employers to take action to recruit and retain female
talent.</p><p>To help make sure young people are able to consider the widest possible
range of jobs the Government is setting up a new careers and enterprise company to
support greater engagement between employers, and schools and colleges. Chaired by
Christine Hodgson (Chair of Capgemini UK) it will be independent of government and
will ensure young people get the inspiration and guidance they need to leave school
or college ready to succeed in working life.</p>
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