To mobilize all the actors in economic and social life to aerchieve equal opportunities for women and men . Recipe n.19 . What Equal Opportunities for Career Advisors This course was a part of the WiTEC short course programme for women. The courses were given in different counries. This course mainly aimed at the participants' personal development and at raising their understanding of the equality aspects in the guidance process. The participants should be enabled to support non-traditional career choices for women in a better way. How much The project was funded by the the European Commission and by national (British) instituions, such as the Department of Trade and Indstry. How The participants were taught how the guidance process is influenced by the cultural context and new opportunities in the technical labour market. They could take part in seminars, attend lectures and workshops, but the course was also taught in practical classes. For example, visits to engineering departments or companies were arranged and even placements in an engineering firm was possible. By using those methods, the course wanted to provide information on new opportunities for working in Europé, to identify and overcome stereotypes and prejudices. Moreover, hands-on experience in engineering was gained and the participants were provided with an opportunity to experience engineering work and be associated with female trainees or women engineers who could serve as possible role models. The course also tried to adapt the participants' knowledge base and skills to recent technological and training advances and to enhance therir knowledge of equal opportunities. Lastly, information about the various education and training routes in engineering was provided. Why It is a well-known fact that women are still highly underrepresented in the fields of science, engineering and technology. With the short course programme WiTEC created one measure to overcome this imbalance. All courses aimed at preparing women to face technological changes in the labour market and to enhance their career development through increased knowledge of new technologies. Results All participants were very satisfied with the outcomes of the course and said that the konwledge they gained would be of great use for them. As a conclusion it can therefore be stated that the course was highly successful. References for further informazion: Reference: WiTEC-UK, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1 WB