Davina Kaur: The story of a young woman achieving outstanding success in engineering

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), Enginuity, the charity dedicated to closing the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing, proudly acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of women engineers across the UK. By spotlighting inspiring stories and achievements of female engineers, Enginuity aims to encourage more women to pursue careers in engineering, thereby bridging the gender gap in this traditionally male-dominated field. This celebration is part of a broader campaign to highlight the significance of women in engineering, encouraging a future where engineering is a career path open to all, regardless of gender. The story of Davina Kaur is the perfect example.

Davina's path into engineering is full of inspiration and perseverance. Her story is especially notable because at the age of 19, she received double recognition at the 2021 Enginuity Skills Awards for her exceptional contributions and achievements as SME Apprentice of the Year and Best of British Engineering Award winner. The awards recognised Davina’s inspirational personal and professional transformation through her apprenticeship and celebrated her commitment to the manufacturing sector as an ambassador for STEM careers and apprenticeships.