The inquiry, backed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), comes as almost one million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
Carla Brown said: “With spaces still remaining, we would like to encourage the wider professional community to share this opportunity within their networks."
The taskforce, convened this week by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, aims to address long-standing barriers that prevent women from accessing tech jobs, remaining in the sector and reaching leadership roles.
James Cockett said: “It’s clear the Government needs to take stronger action to support young people in securing valuable training and employment opportunities."
The session featured a live demonstration, where students tested Cataclean on three vehicles, measured emissions and inspected the engines.
Claire Ward, said: “This programme is about more than skills – it’s about confidence, resilience and belonging.”
The rollout has allowed Multiverse to scale upskilling and provide 24/7 support, while coaches have seen routine support queries halve from 41% to 18%.
The programme offers supervised childcare experience, with industry recognised qualifications for roles in Belfast, Antrim, Armagh and Down.
The course is set to start in September 2026 and will lead to a masters in engineering in three years, rather than the usual four.
The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund will support initiatives designed to showcase the wide range of skilled and technical jobs available in aviation.
The union said expanding SEND provision will increase pressure on an already stretched workforce, particularly teaching assistants who play a central role in supporting children with additional needs.
The report set out how inclusion and colleague wellbeing have helped deliver better outcomes for customers and communities.