The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrated International Women in Engineering Day by inviting girls from Medina and Carisbrooke Colleges to an interactive day of science, technology, engineering, and maths-related (STEM) activities as part of its dedication to inspire and attract young talent.

The fun-filled day was held at the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes where students were able to learn more about the incredible world of engineering with the aim to inspire young women and girls to consider careers in engineering.

The students were given a tour of the engineering facilities and shown every stage of the lifeboat building process which is all done in-house. As well as this, the girls participated in hands-on activities including learning to tie knots, electronics and how to make a lifeboat float.

Huge thanks to the RNLI for providing this inspiring opportunity!

Tours are also available to the public on Tuesdays during the summer holidays.
Call to book on 01983 292521, to reserve your space. More information can be found on their website: https://rnli.org/what-we-do/lifeboats-and-stations/building-our-lifeboats/inshore-lifeboat-centre