Women are Invited to Construct their Future!
The doors of the Construction Training Centre will be opening on Saturday the 16th July to welcome women over the age of 18, with an interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry, and employers with an interest in hiring them! The aim of this event is to help to bring diversity to the field, and display the breaking of gender norms.
Throughout the day, there are two sessions; the first of which is an employer business breakfast which is being sponsored by Kier Construction who actively support the 'Women in Construction' agenda. The session will run from 08:30-11:00, and is perfect for women already in construction to have some hands on experience using plant and to find out more about CITB and other funding streams to help continue to train and upskill existing workforces for the future.
The second session is for the women looking to find out if construction is the path for them, and is taking place at 11:30-13:30.
During the later sessions, attendees will be presented with a hands-on approach to try construction related activities such as driving reverse lorries and experiencing a virtual reality 360 excavator.
There will be the opportunity to enrol onto one of our many short training courses based around different aspects of what to expect on site, and to give a deeper insight and introduction.
Louise Greene, Business Growth and Employer Partnership Manager, said: “We are so excited to open our doors to women looking into working in construction, it’s so important to ensure diversity in every field. Weston College will be able to support women into local roles in construction via the 'Constructing Lives Together Project' and through apprenticeship opportunities.
“We aim to support the women signing up through apprenticeships, short courses, and health and safety qualifications to develop their skills and have a successful career on site and in professional construction roles.”
