I Wish students to get free road and rail transport for 2024 showcase
More than 2,000 female students from across the country will be provided free transport to the annual I Wish STEM Showcase on 8 February at the RDS in Dublin. Iarnród Éireann will be providing a service from 15 locations around the country, with Bus Éireann laying on a service from the RDS to Hueston Station.
This is an 185% increase on the successful pilot scheme, which took place earlier this year.
2024 event will mark the 10th anniversary of I Wish, with the STEM showcase, which is set to host a total of 3,000 girls.
Caroline O’ Driscoll, co-founder, I Wish, said: “This expansion will allow us to provide free transport to our event for over 2,000 girls across 15 locations ensuring that location, and cost, are not barriers to girls who want to learn more about the opportunities in STEM.”
Suzanne Flynn, head of talent development, Iarnrod Eireann said: “With barriers persisting for female students in STEM according to the recent annual I Wish Report 2022, including poor gender equality and a lack of confidence, we hope that partnerships like this will help towards accelerating the pace of change.”
Linda Allen, senior manager, talent and diversity, Bus Eireann said: “Bus Éireann are actively addressing their representation gaps through an inclusive recruitment strategy. As part of our Driving Change Sustainability Strategy, 2021-2030, Bus Éireann has set clear objectives in relation to gender representation across the organisation.”
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