William Graham Conservative AM for South Wales East
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“A MAN’S GOT TO DO WHAT A MAN’S GOT TO DO”
This quote from the legendary actor John Wayne encapsulates the need to face up to your challenges, whatever the odds.
William Graham (Conservative AM for South Wales East) explains why it is time to engage with all the influences which determine career choice and ensure equal opportunities for everyone to gain more active roles in all aspects of economic and social life.
“We must remember, that in UK terms, the ’very highest glass ceiling’ was broken by Helen Sharman; when in 1991 she became the first Briton to fly into space”.
“The focus, Conservative led UK Government, upon manufacturing industries to lead the economy recovery means it is imperative that we ensure everyone is allow the opportunity to maximise their potential; especially in fields that have traditionally been dominated by males, or females”.
“We need to open up career pathways. We need to remove the barriers between education, where girls achieve higher academic qualifications, and achievement in economic and social life”.
“We must also inspire all our young people to take-up studies of technologies, engineering and sciences. Subjects vital for a successful economic future, but are not so popular with today’s students”.
“Manufacturing industries demands qualified people to undertake the research and development for new products and new production techniques. We need to ensure that we not only provide the talents demanded by Welsh industry, but that we allow everyone to realise their full potential – not a potential limited by perceptions of their social or gender levels of achievement”.
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