Women In Construction

Happy New Year from the Women in Construction team 🎉 We can’t wait to see what 2025 will bring for our industry and the incredible people championing for diversity 👏

We’d like to thank everyone who joined us to celebrate the incredible women in our industry this year. The Women in Construction community is continuing to grow and we’re looking forward to seeing what next year brings. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable break and we’ll see you again for an even better year in 2025. 

Have you been thinking about getting into Civil or more specifically Asphalting? Last month we introduced you to Amarapave who are paving the way for a culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion throughout the asphalt industry. Now it's time to introduce yourself to them. Each month founders Jenika & Ash host a Tools Down networking event to build connections and community with like-minded people. If this is sounds like it could be for you you can RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gp9uS6E9

Looking to get into the Civil Construction Industry?  🚧 Have you ever thought about a career in Asphalt? If you haven't, Amarapave founders Jenika & Ash might change your mind💡 Jenika & Ash started Amarapave to pave the way for a culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion throughout the asphalt industry. Their main focus is to shake things up by attracting, recruiting, and training more females & non-binary people in the asphalting trade. Georgia, an Asphalt Operator who came through Amarapave has felt supported in her career journey within the industry & encourages other women to get involved. We've been working with Amarapave for 12 months now and have seen firsthand the impact on the people that have joined their team. Giving them a chance to learn, grow and build a satisfying career in the industry. You can learn more about they work they do at: https://lnkd.in/gZFVW8Pf

October is careers in construction month 🏗️ From being on the tools, to design, project management or operating a crane, there really is something for everyone. Throughout October and the months to come, we'll be celebrating the diverse range of careers on offer and the employers behind them. Is there an employer you'd like to see recognised for offering great programs, pathways or opportunities?

Last week, employers connected with female job seekers at a networking event hosted by Incolink and Building Futures. Incolink CEO Erik Locke joined special guest Patty Kinnersly, CEO of Our Watch to provide employers with the opportunity to connect with women seeking roles in construction. The event created a platform where women could engage directly with employers, exploring career opportunities and forming valuable connections. One of the event attendees successfully connected with an employer at the event. She is now joining their team as an apprentice. We’d like to thank the employers and job seekers who attended the event, and Patty Kinnersly for sharing her experience. 

We often talk about how many careers are available in construction and there are many. With so many options picking a pathway to follow can be challenging.   Knowing what roles will be a good fit and how to get there can be daunting for students, parents and career practitioners. We've created a resource to support you to make that decision.    Based off the Government's Skills Priority List this resource will show you:   🏗️The in demand roles in the industry and what's involved  📖The skills education required 🏫The school subjects will help in the role    Flick through the guide below and on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gV9YsPE9 Our team are here to help, you can reach out to us at contact@womeninconstruction.com.au for support.  

It’s great to see Holmesglen’s Women in Trades program receiving the recognition it deserves 👏 Congratulations to the team that’s brought this program to life. We were excited when it launched and now we’re seeing how much impact it has had. Showing women the opportunities and pathways for a long and successful career in construction. If you’ve done a program like this before we’d love to hear from you. Send us a DM 📮

Last night we attended NORTHERN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (NCAT) ‘Bring It On’ event. The event is for Year 9, 10 and 11 female and non binary students, giving them a chance to meet with local employers and Industry to talk about what a career in construction could look like for them. Far too often, students don’t know about the diverse careers on offer in the industry. It was great to see so many families come along and engage with the panel. Randell Fuller spoke on behalf of the Building Industry Consultative Council about the Building Equality Policy and equal opportunity. Aaron from NPS Plumbing Solutions spoke about the importance of employing women and that one day it will be the norm to have equal representation in industry. It was a delight to hear from Rachel a parent of one of the current students at NCAT who spoke about the positive changes that she had seen in her daughter after getting the opportunity to attend NCAT. There was no shortage of young women genuinely interested in a career in construction. We were joined by a familiar face, Stephanie a 4th year carpentry at Hutchinson Builders who recently won their coveted Apprentice of the year award. Attendees are taken on a tour of NCAT by current students and women working in the industry. Thank you to everyone who came along and those who spoke so passionately about the industry.

With women accounting for only 15% of the construction workforce it's great to see that 14 have now started their careers in civil. Traineeships and projects like the North East Link set workers up for a long and successful career in the industry. Even though we have a long way to go, it's refreshing to hear that career practitioners are passionate about giving women a go in the industry no matter what stage they're at. We're looking forward to watching their journey and seeing where the program and this project takes them. There really is something for everyone in the construction industry.