Social:Modern Muse
The Modern Muse Charity is an online platform designed to encourage the next generation of female business leaders and entrepreneurs.[1][2]
The platform, www.modernmuse.org, is aimed at girls aged eight and above; it features the professional pathways of women from all walks of life, working across business and society, with a focus on encouraging girls into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.[3]
Modern Muse seek to improve social mobility through engagement with education and by providing insight to the variety of career options, work experience, job placements, internships and apprenticeships available.[1]
The Modern Muses
The Modern Muse platform provides young women access[clarification needed] to female role models.[4][5]
Founders
Karen Gill and Maxine Benson co-founded and own Everywoman, as well as Modern Muse. Both Gill and Benson were awarded an MBE in 2009 in recognition of her service to women’s enterprise.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Modern Muse – thebigidea". http://www.thebigidea.co.uk/supplier/modern-muse/.
- ↑ "Investment in social enterprise sector tops £5m" (in en-GB). The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. https://www.theguardian.com/deloitte-partner-zone/2015/nov/26/investment-in-social-enterprise-sector-tops-5m.
- ↑ "Everywoman launches Modern Muse career app for young women" (in en-GB). http://www.computerweekly.com/news/4500273725/Everywoman-launches-Modern-Muse-career-platform-for-young-women.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Milne, Janine (2012-09-12). "Talent Spot: Karen Gill, co-founder of everywoman". http://www.hrzone.com/talent/development/talent-spot-karen-gill-co-founder-of-everywoman.
- ↑ "Tech’s relationship with young women needs re-engineering". http://www.alphr.com/business/1003539/tech-s-relationship-with-young-women-needs-re-engineering.
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