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" The rebrand and relaunch of our
Textile Technology degree program
attempts to overcome these barriers by
highlighting the innovation and vast
applications of the advanced-materials
world. Having a team that is made up
of women professors also helps with
the recruitment of young women into
the industry. "
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DIVERSITY = SUCCESS
Diversity and inclusion make
companies-and industries-stronger,
bringing in novel ideas and creative
solutions along with different
perceptions and experiences, all of
which fuel growth. As such, stepping
up the efforts to attract women to the
specialty fabrics and textiles fields is
a worthwhile effort, particularly since
women come with their " own unique
skill sets, " says Cox.
Ayala believes one strategy is
An employee of Aurora Specialty Textiles
Group (ASTG) is shown conducting a
final inspection and roll put-up of one of
the company's products. Photo: Aurora
Specialty Textiles Group Inc.
introducing females to the industry
and its advanced technologies and
products as early as possible, starting
with middle schools. This, she explains,
will do much to dispel the negative
impressions many still hold about the
industry. Textile companies should
also partner with high schools and
community colleges, providing courses
and internships to help showcase the
industry and what it offers.
It's also important to demonstrate
how women are thriving and the roles
they play, Ayala continues, adding that
so many are starting their own textile
companies in part to create products
specifically for women.
ASTG has a " field experience
program " that includes women (but
not exclusively), done in conjunction
with the Yorkville high school.
Students can get experience exploring
their field of interest-engineering,
maintenance, IT, HR, marketing,
accounting-working on-site at the
company's facility with one or multiple
employees and getting credit for the
course. The company also sponsors
college internships.
" Aurora has many women in
leadership roles that are great role
models, " she says. " It would be my
hope that young women see me and
other women in leadership roles and
this will inspire them. "
Showing women taking charge is
a great way to bring more into the
fold-which is why it's important that
companies provide current female
employees with chances to lead,
says Cox. Doing so demonstrates a
company has a history of supporting
and including women, making this a
potent recruitment and retention tool.
" After recruiting young women
into an organization, the company
leadership should attempt to
implement policy and professional
development opportunities to
aid women's success with the
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