The University of Newcastle launch a program to help women from migrant or refugee backgrounds who are interested in working in construction.
Category: Women in Engineering
HS2 partners with ‘Women into Construction’ to begin new training programme
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HS2 partners with ‘Women into Construction’ to launch a new four-week training programme, helping women launch a career in construction.
Finalists announced for the 2023 Women In Industry Awards
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Finalists for the 2023 Women in Industry Awards have been announced, with 62 women shortlisted as finalists across ten categories.
Laing O’Rourke tops the sector for women in leadership
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Laing O’Rourke tops the construction sector in the recently published FTSE Women Leaders Review with 43% of UK leadership roles occupied by women.
Why Australia is struggling to get more women into engineering and construction
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The reasons why Australia is struggling to attract more women to study and choose engineering or construction as a career path.
$2 million investment for women re-entering the workforce in NSW
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The aim of the Return to Work Pathways Program is to reduce barriers for women wanting to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Submissions open for NAWIC NSW Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarship
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NAWIC NSW Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarship is now open for submission, with applications to close on 28th April 2023
NSW Government working with industry to achieve a target of 15% of women on construction sites by 2030
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NSW Government introduces new $10 million Industry Innovation Program to triple the number of women on construction sites.
Building a stronger pipeline of Women in Trades
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Women will be supported to kickstart careers as part of a $5m NSW Government program to boost the number of women in trades.
New “She Built It” campaign to encourage women to build a career in construction
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The new “She Built It” campaign celebrates women in construction and encourages females to work in the industry.
New trial to encourage more women to enter the construction industry in Australia
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An Australian-first Culture Standard will be piloted at NSW construction sites to improve facilities, working conditions and boost the number of women in construction.
Jobs and Skills summit provides opportunity to diversify STEM workforce
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Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador has welcomed a commitment from the Government to strengthen women’s participation in STEM workforce.
