Translink Press Release: Translink Opens Doors for Women - Translink
Translink Opens Doors for Women
4 March 2003
Translink is opening doors for women – to experience what life behind the bus wheel could be like – during its ‘Women’s Have a Go’ driving event this week (March 4th – 6th).
The event has been designed to give women the chance to try out their bus driving skills in a safe off-road environment in a bid to encourage more women to become bus drivers.
“We have been delighted with the excellent response for the three day event,” said Alan McCully Translink’s Personnel Manager.
“Over 100 women from across Northern Ireland will drive some of our latest vehicles, chat with some of our female colleagues, and find out more about the employment opportunities with Translink – We’ll be taking job applications during the three day event too!
Mr McCully continued; “Women don’t often consider bus driving as a career, so that’s a myth we’re hoping to dispel. Quite simply, gender is irrelevant we need customer-focused people, capable of maintaining the company’s high standards.”
Joan Harbison, Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland will be one of those 'having a go' behind the wheel.
"It is good to see Translink taking such an imaginative step to highlight driving opportunities for women." Mrs. Harbison said. " Too many people are still surprised to see a woman driving a bus, and these out-of-date assumptions about what is 'men's work' or 'women's work' are a barrier to achieving genuine equality for women and men in all occupations. It makes sound business sense too, for employers to be able to choose from the best and most talented personnel available.”
Gwynn Wilson, Translink’s Flexibus Controller was also on hand to give potential fellow female recruits an insight on what to expect from a career with Translink.
Gwynn explained; “Translink is a progressive company which encourages all employees to develop their career to their full potential. I myself spent five years as a Citybus (now Metro) driver before making the most of the opportunities which were offered to me.”
Anyone interested in a career with Translink can contact human resources on 028 90 899 400.
-ENDS-
Issued by: Sarah Stanczyk
Public Relations Officer
Tel: 028 9089 9455
Mob: 07711205436
Fax: 028 9089 9452
Email:sarah.stanczyk@translink.co.uk
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