TECgirls to Host First-Ever Impact Celebration in Porthtowan

Cornwall’s pioneering programme TECgirls is set to host its first-ever Impact Celebration on Thursday 16th October 2025 at Mount Pleasant Eco Park in Porthtowan. The evening event will highlight the achievements and impact of TECgirls, while uniting educators, industry leaders, mentors, and changemakers to recognise progress made in inspiring girls across Cornwall to explore technology, engineering, and creative (TEC) careers.

Alarming Findings from the 2025 TECgirls Attitudes Report

As part of the event, TECgirls will unveil the 2025 TECgirls Attitudes Report, a landmark study surveying 651 Year 9 students across Cornwall. The findings reveal that while there is huge potential among young people, many girls still face barriers such as a lack of confidence, limited real-world role models, and unclear pathways into TEC careers.

The report shows that less than 2% of girls in Cornwall say they want to be engineers, and only 3.5% plan to take computing at GCSE. Over half of girls (54%) feel they are not good at coding compared to 32% of boys. Without urgent action, TECgirls warns that these gaps risk reinforcing inequality in some of the fastest-growing, best-paid, and most influential sectors of the economy.

Celebrating Progress and Inspiring Change

Throughout the evening, guests will hear stories from TECgirls participants, mentors, and teachers, while exploring a forward-looking vision for 2026 and beyond. The celebration aims to connect local industry leaders, educators, and changemakers, highlighting how TECgirls is helping shape the future of Cornwall’s young talent.

The TECgirls Impact Celebration runs from 5:00pm to 8:30pm and is an adult-only event. Soft drinks and light bites will be available, with a paid bar open throughout the evening. Tickets are required, with all proceeds going directly to support TECwomen CIC’s work across Cornwall.

For more details, visit www.tecgirls.co.uk