Women and girls from across the city gathered in Beeston to celebrate a Women in Careers event on Monday 3 March 2025 at the United Free Church on Malvern Road in Beeston Hill.
Over 30 girls from across South Leeds heard from a wide variety of women at the event, organised by the Shine Project, and learnt about a range of different career paths.
Emma Watson, a young person who attended the event said:
“It was a really good event! It was great to talk to nurses, women who work in finance, retail and the charity sector too!”
And midwife Andrea Hill commented:
“It was great to be a part of the careers fair and to chat to the girls about a career in healthcare. They asked some great questions and hopefully it helped to inspire them to think big about their futures.”
The Shine Project, run by St Luke’s CARES, has been supporting girls in South Leeds for over ten years. They are committed to supporting young people through the challenges they face and provide them with new experiences to help them grow and develop. The charity’s hope is that all the girls they work with will reach their full potential.
For more information see their website: stlukescares.org.uk/projects/the-shine-project
This post is based on a press release issued by St Luke’s CARES
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