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Born to Engineer – Faye Banks

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  • Duration: 3 mins
  • Publication date: 21 Oct 2015
  • Part of series Born to Engineer

Abstract

Her grades improved once she realised how they could be applied to engineering. Faye has risen through the ranks of the engineering community since she discovered engineering at the age of 16. Learn more about Faye’s inspirational journey.

For further information please visit:

Were you born to engineer? http://www.engineeringinsite.com/videos/

IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards www.theiet.org/ywe

IET Scholarships and Bursaries www.theiet.org/scholarships

Keywords:
  • National Grid
  • apprenticeship
  • electricity
  • engineer
  • enginneering
  • power
  • woman engineer

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  • Faye Banks

    Faye Banks

    National Grid, North East Electrical Transmission and Asset Manager

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