The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) recently launched its Women in Powered Access Initiative at the Vertikal Days 2022 event, East of England Showground, Peterborough, United Kingdom.
The initiative has been inspired by new IPAF President Karin Nars, who became the first woman elected to the role when confirmed at the IPAF AGM in London in March.
In her inaugural address to the IPAF Summit, Nars said: “I never doubted I could reach my dreams because I was a woman. That’s why I would like every girl and young woman who wants to work in our industry to be offered that chance and to receive the support to do so. IPAF is in a good position to promote equal opportunities for all–I aim to use my voice as President to promote such a programme.”
The initiative is set to include a number of key actions, including providing a platform to tell the stories of women in powered access in both the media and at industry events, including through a press launch and photocall at Vertikal Days 2022. IPAF will also use its own print, web and social media platforms to share these inspirational case studies, and will also continue to invite prominent women speakers to present at IPAF events.
