About the Association for
Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers
“AFBE has been a source of inspiration and affirmation and navigated me to push through the glass ceiling and unlock my maximum potential.” – AFBE transition testimonial
About the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers
"AFBE has been a source of inspiration and affirmation and navigated me to push through the glass ceiling and unlock my maximum potential." - AFBE transition testimonial
AFBE-UK promotes higher achievements in education and engineering particularly among people from black and minority ethnicity (BME) backgrounds.
The Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE- UK) was established in 2007 to address the under representation of ethnic minorities in the engineering workforce. AFBE seeks to showcase and support the technical talent available within the Black and Minority Ethnic community through professional development, career placement services, mentorship opportunities, community engagement and by influencing governmental policies.
AFBE has over 2,500 members spread across the UK and 80 corporate organisation members and is supported by various industry partners and government bodies.
Since our inception 16 years ago, AFBE has aimed to achieve three objectives.
- To attract more people from minority ethnic backgrounds into the engineering profession
- To enable retention and progression of talent within the industry through mentoring of aspiring engineers.
- To equip engineers to progress to leadership roles and to then become role models for the next generation.
AFBE-UK promotes higher achievements in education and engineering particularly among people from black and minority ethnicity (BME) backgrounds.
The Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE- UK) was established in 2007 to address the under representation of ethnic minorities in the engineering workforce. AFBE seeks to showcase and support the technical talent available within the Black and Minority Ethnic community through professional development, career placement services, mentorship opportunities, community engagement and by influencing governmental policies.
AFBE has over 2,500 members spread across the UK and 80 corporate organisation members and is supported by various industry partners and government bodies.
Since our inception 16 years ago, AFBE has aimed to achieve three objectives.
- To attract more people from minority ethnic backgrounds into the engineering profession
- To enable retention and progression of talent within the industry through mentoring of aspiring engineers.
- To equip engineers to progress to leadership roles and to then become role models for the next generation.
About AFBELive!
The Engineering industry accounts for 27.1% of total UK GDP the conference will bring together government officials, Members of parliament, CEOs, Engineering
businesses, students and engineering professionals and stake holders within the Diversity and inclusion space to highlight the importance of inclusion in all sectors ofsociety.
new ideas around perceptions of engineering, social mobility, employability, racial parity in engineering, STEM education, preparation of graduates for the
world of work, innovation, and sustainable development.
500 attendees. With a remarkable turn-out from partner organisations, universities, members, and other professional bodies from all over the UK.
The post-conference celebratory dinner with live musical performances, good food, and great atmosphere also provided an excellent opportunity for
networking.
