While Women’s History Month is being celebrated across the world, Master Builders ACT (MBA ACT) is calling on more women to try their hand in the construction and building industry.
MBA ACT CEO Michael Hopkins said only two per cent of the construction workforce on the tools are women, and increasing representation is the key to unlocking workforce shortages in the industry.
In collaboration with Ginninderry, the fifth annual SPARK JobTrainer Women in Civil Program is underway, and will be hosting a luncheon featuring prominent Canberran, Erin Molan.
MBA ACT member services director Ashlee Berry said there are prosperous and rewarding careers for women in the construction industry and the MBA wants women to be aware of the opportunities.
“Our Women in Construction events are a great opportunity to champion powerful women in male-dominated fields and find out how we can break down the roadblocks between women and construction careers,” Ms Berry said.
“We are currently working with Ginninderry, Kane Constructions, and Hands Across Canberra to deliver the Strathnairn Charity House which is a house predominantly built, designed, and sold by women for charities that support women.
“The female construction team was led by Jo Farrell from Kane Constructions. Jo was recently awarded the MBA ACT Construction Women of the Year and is the founder of Build Like a Girl. Jo is a great example of the outstanding women working in the ACT construction industry.”
MBA ACT training director Jo Whitfield said she encourages all women to seriously consider a career in the local construction and building industry, which always has room for hardworking and determined individuals.
“We want to use the MBA’s industry-leading Women in Construction programs as means of promoting the opportunities available to women in construction,” Ms Whitfield said.
“I encourage all women considering a career in construction to come along to one of our program information sessions, such as the women in civil construction information session on 4 April or the MBA carpentry careers evening on 18 May.”
Mr Hopkins said, “International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible women in the building and construction industry and a chance to think about what practical steps employers can take to employ more women in our industry”.
“With a majority female senior leadership team, female past-president, and board comprising of female industry leaders, Master Builders ACT is a visible example that women have a place in the boardrooms and senior positions of local building organisations.”
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