We For WE

We encourage women engineers who want to be a part of the STEM community to believe in themselves as much as we believe in them.  We envision a future where everyone has equal opportunity to realize their full potential.  Join us to make a difference that we all need in “next generation R&D”.

Participate to be Great

Great ideas flourish with diversity of thought. Gender diverse teams are better in customer understanding, creativity and blending different perspectives, which are all essential to create successful innovation in technology. When it comes to the new digital information society, to have a greater balance, women will be at the forefront. 

We do what We do Best

Inspiring to expand horizons, committing ourselves to make a difference and all the while leading the way in actualizing potential are just a few of our top priorities; for we envision being pioneers in our work. 

We For WE

We encourage women engineers who want to be a part of the STEM community to believe in themselves as much as we believe in them.  We envision a future where everyone has equal opportunity to realize their full potential.  Join us to make a difference that we all need in “next generation R&D”.

Participate to be Great

Great ideas flourish with diversity of thought. Gender diverse teams are better in customer understanding, creativity and blending different perspectives, which are all essential to create successful innovation in technology. When it comes to the new digital information society, to have a greater balance, women will be at the forefront. 

We do what We do Best

Inspiring to expand horizons, committing ourselves to make a difference and all the while leading the way in actualizing potential are just a few of our top priorities; for we envision being pioneers in our work. 

WHAT WE AIM

We initiated the “You’re an Engineer: You’re With Us” Project in 2019 in Turkey, to encourage younger generations, especially women, to work in engineering and next generation research and development 

 

In line with our commitments within the technology and innovation action areas of the UN Women’s Generation Equality Forum Action Coalitions, we’re now expanding it to include countries where Arçelik Global operates. The primary stage of the project will be implemented under the leadership of brands Arctic in Romania, Defy in South Africa and Dawlance in Pakistan

 

Our objective is to increase the impact of women engineers in order to advance gender equality by supporting female students’ career development and increasing women’s participation in R&D and technology subjects. We pledge to offer training, internships and job opportunities on the project named “WE-inTech.

 

 

What We Aim

Why is it important to inspire women in technology and enhance their participation?

 

Women's role in collaborative networking has led to value being created and a welcomed change. Furthermore, the crisis has strengthened abilities and skills within leadership roles across research organisations. We want to highlight how engineering can be both exciting and rewarding, especially when executed with the conscience, passion and perseverance of exceptional female leaders in the engineering field.

 

“Over the past years, Arçelik Global has been working to emphasize the fact that engineering is a genderless profession that can be executed with perfection by females and males alike. This movement is in order to prevent biases and build an encompassing culture that enables different perspectives to be brought to the innovative and talented technology workforce.”

WHAT WE AIM

We initiated the “You’re an Engineer: You’re With Us” Project in 2019 in Turkey, to encourage younger generations, especially women, to work in engineering and next generation research and development 

 

In line with our commitments within the technology and innovation action areas of the UN Women’s Generation Equality Forum Action Coalitions, we’re now expanding it to include countries where Arçelik Global operates. The primary stage of the project will be implemented under the leadership of brands Arctic in Romania, Defy in South Africa and Dawlance in Pakistan

 

Our objective is to increase the impact of women engineers in order to advance gender equality by supporting female students’ career development and increasing women’s participation in R&D and technology subjects. We pledge to offer training, internships and job opportunities on the project named “WE-inTech.

 

 

What We Aim

Why is it important to inspire women in technology and enhance their participation?

 

Women's role in collaborative networking has led to value being created and a welcomed change. Furthermore, the crisis has strengthened abilities and skills within leadership roles across research organisations. We want to highlight how engineering can be both exciting and rewarding, especially when executed with the conscience, passion and perseverance of exceptional female leaders in the engineering field.

 

“Over the past years, Arçelik Global has been working to emphasize the fact that engineering is a genderless profession that can be executed with perfection by females and males alike. This movement is in order to prevent biases and build an encompassing culture that enables different perspectives to be brought to the innovative and talented technology workforce.”

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Let’s explore next generation R&D together! 

 

WE-inTech Project is a call to all women who are engineering candidates, studying at engineering and technology departments of universities. It is a platform where we talk about future technologies. For we truly believe that women will make a difference in "next generation R&D". Apply to our program, join the online workshops, and together let's explore next generation R&D. 

Never stop wondering and pondering on how to make things better. You’ll surely see that you’re not alone. 

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Next Gen R&D Workshops

 

We will be holding a 3-days online workshops, where we’ll provide training on various next generation R&D related topics and invite inspirational technology speakers.

 

Project & Product Development

 

We offer the opportunity to work on an ongoing project with the mentor you’ve been matched with during the program.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

One Year Journey Together 

 

To boost the number of women taking on engineering roles, we need powerful role models sharing their inspiring stories. 

At the workshops, you will be matched with researchers from Arçelik, Arctic, Defy and Dawlance, and receive a whole year of mentoring support. Training and inspirational speeches will continue for the upcoming year. 

Additional to career development training, you will also have a chance to gather and have a chat with R&D Directors, HR Managers and Chief Engineers 

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Internship & Job Opportunity 

 

We provide R&D summer internship opportunities. Selected students will be evaluated for open roles. 

WHAT WEPROVIDE

Let’s explore next generation R&D together! 

 

WE-inTech Project is a call to all women who are engineering candidates, studying at engineering and technology departments of universities. It is a platform where we talk about future technologies. For we truly believe that women will make a difference in "next generation R&D". Apply to our program, join the online workshops, and together let's explore next generation R&D. 

Never stop wondering and pondering on how to make things better. You’ll surely see that you’re not alone. 

WHAT WEPROVIDE

Next Gen R&D Workshops

 

We will be holding a 3-days online workshops, where we’ll provide training on various next generation R&D related topics and invite inspirational technology speakers.

 

Project & Product Development

 

We offer the opportunity to work on an ongoing project with the mentor you’ve been matched with during the program.

WHAT WEPROVIDE

One Year Journey Together 

 

To boost the number of women taking on engineering roles, we need powerful role models sharing their inspiring stories. 

At the workshops, you will be matched with researchers from Arçelik, Arctic, Defy and Dawlance, and receive a whole year of mentoring support. Training and inspirational speeches will continue for the upcoming year. 

Additional to career development training, you will also have a chance to gather and have a chat with R&D Directors, HR Managers and Chief Engineers 

WHAT WEPROVIDE

Internship & Job Opportunity 

 

We provide R&D summer internship opportunities. Selected students will be evaluated for open roles. 

THE PROCESS -WE-inTech Global

-

shadow

-

shadow

-

shadow

-

shadow

THE MENTORSHIP

Celebrating R&D with passion for technology, we are proud to have embarked on this  journey of customer centric design and technology based innovation. Next generation R&D means creating and adapting to emerging technologies.This calls for continuous collaboration and successful teamwork. Engineers with strong technical, digital and social skills, get ready to make a difference! We, the mentors of WE-inTech program, will always support you in your efforts along the way.

 

Zeynep Didem Demir

Arçelik R&D Senior Technical Leader of Agile Transformation

THE MENTORSHIP

Celebrating R&D with passion for technology, we are proud to have embarked on this  journey of customer centric design and technology based innovation. Next generation R&D means creating and adapting to emerging technologies.This calls for continuous collaboration and successful teamwork. Engineers with strong technical, digital and social skills, get ready to make a difference! We, the mentors of WE-inTech program, will always support you in your efforts along the way.

 

Zeynep Didem Demir

Arçelik R&D Senior Technical Leader of Agile Transformation

BLOG

WE-inTech in numbers

You’re an Engineer: You’re with Us” in numbers

We have prepared a comprehensive program called “WE-inTech” last year, to encourage the employment of women engineers in the STEM field all over the world. We have been supporting young women engineers to work in the fields of engineering and next generation R&D in Turkey since 2019 with the program “You are Engineer and You are with Us”.

blog image

WE-inTech 2022

WE-inTech 2022

WE-inTech 2022

WE-inTech Global Program 2022

weintech logo

FAQ

With this programme, At Arçelik, we aim to create an environment where future generations of female engineers and R&D professionals will feel encouraged and be enabled to thrive within the engineering and next-generation R&D field. Additionally, we aim to highlight the importance of Research and Development in STEM. 

We are committed to creating tangible change for women in the global technology and innovation field, as a part of the Action Coalition platform together with the Koç Group. This program enables us to support the career development of women who aspire to be engineers (university students aged between17 and 23) in the fields of R&D and Innovation at Arçelik's facilities in Romania, Pakistan and South Africa. 
We will conduct multiple local programs targeting to different countries each year. This year we aim to conduct local programs for Turkey and Pakistan, as well as global one consisting of Turkey, Romania, Pakistan and South Africa.

In line with our “Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide” vision, we have become a supporter of the Action Coalition platform established by UN Women to achieve concrete change for women and girls worldwide along with other Koç Group companies.

Our focus has been to advance gender equality in technology and innovation over the next 5 years. In this scope, we have committed to further equalising the gender employment rate in STEM at Arçelik, from 16% to 35% in global operations by 2026.

This program is applicable to all those who are currently in their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies in courses, that are relevant to engineering, science and technology. 

There is no fee to participate. 

Applications will be evaluated by experts from R&D & HR from Turkey (Arcelik), Romania (Arctic), South Africa(Defy) and Pakistan (Dawlance).

Those chosen for the WE-in Tech Turkey program will be contacted on

While the programme’s primary goal is to promote ‘Next Generation R&D’, we are committed to encouraging women to engage with R&D and engineering professions, therefore, only applications from female students will be considered. 

The program will start with 3-day workshop including trainings, inspirational speeches and product development teamwork ideation sessions. Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to work together with their mentors one to one for a year on the project topics they will determine 

Workshops will be conducted online this year, due to ongoing pandemic conditions.
 

The trainings will cover a range of topics regarding the current digital transformation and technology trends such as Design Thinking, Data Analytics, Agile and Big Data. 

As part of the Agile Project Management and Design Thinking training, participants will have the opportunity to apply their learnings through the Project Idea Generation sessions, which will be held on the second day of the programme, with a group of other participants with differing backgrounds. At the end of the 3-day workshop, groups will be required to prepare a presentation to present their project idea to Arçelik, Arctic, Defy and Dawlance employees.
 

Workshops were held in Turkish for the Turkey Program. Workshops will be held in English for the global Program.

Mentorship will be provided for a year after the programme ends. 

Full attendance in workshops is required to receive a digital attendance certificate.

In fourth year of WE-inTech, we will conduct 3 different programmes.
First one on February at Turkey
Second one at Pakistan
Third one with global students from Turkey, Pakistan, South Africa and
Romania.


We aim to continue this tradition and outreach to more countries in the future.