Women and Work Programme Details

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The Women & Work Sector Pathways Initiative aims to raise recruitment levels in sectors where women are under-represented, increase earning potential and aid career progression.  The initiative is in response to recommendations by the Women & Work Commission’s report ‘Shaping a Fairer Future’ and receives government funding, matched by employer contributions.

In Phase 3 we are contracted to work with 550 women between April 2009 and the end of March 2010.

Funding for the next year of the Programme (April 2010 to March 2011) will depend on ConstructionSkills winning funding from the UKCES for Phase 4 of the Women and Work Programme.

 

Programme Update for 2008/9

Phase 3 of the Women and Work Programme runs from April 2009 to March 2010.  Funding has been allocated to construction employers and employer-led consortia for this year.

 

Contracts have been awarded in the:

  • North
  • Midlands
  • North and Midlands
  • South
  • National

Contact Us 

Please contact us for more information if you are interested in attending any of the below courses and for more information about eligibility requirements.

 

North

Southdale Homes

This project will provide training opportunities within two key areas of the Construction Sector within Yorkshire and Humber:  Graduates and Tradeswomen.

 Each participant will undertake a set training programme consisting of: 

  • A One Day CPD Workshop
  • Enrolment on a Mentoring Programme
  • Professional networking via the Women Building Links website

 This training programme will be led by Southdale Homes, managed and delivered by a consortia and steered by our experienced project partners, professional bodies and trade association within the region

 *Please see attached for more information, training dates and contact details regarding the above programme (attach FLYER)

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Midlands

Whitefriars Housing Association and the University of Coventry

An innovative coaching programme aims to link 40 women who work in construction with experienced coaches with knowledge of the sector.  This is to help these women overcome barriers which can hinder continued employment within the sector.

 Objectives

Women employed in the construction sector will be able to meet with others and engage with each other in a supportive environment.

 They will be able to access coaching and mentoring services from those with experience of the construction environment

 The project will offer each individual:

  • A one day workshop covering a mentor/mentee outline of the programme
  • Three, one hour coaching sessions over the course of a year for each individual. An Individual Training Plan (ITP) will be established and the concepts of lifelong learning will be introduced alongside consideration of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Reasonable email support will be made available for delegates in between coaching sessions to support their learning and their application of it.

 *Please see attached for more information, training dates and contact details regarding the above programme (attach FLYER)

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North & Midlands

Birse and the Centre for Construction Innovation (CCI)

This Project will provide women with access to facilities for training which will help them to become fit for work in the construction industry and to take advantage of opportunities for work and progression within it.  

 Working with the successful model developed during Phase 1 and 2, CCI provide:

  • Positive action workshops aimed at women.
  • ‘Open days’ across the North and Midlands, in association with sub regionally based clients, to promote the industry to women.
  • A development programme for women who wish to take up a career in construction including “An Introduction to Construction”, “Improve Your Career Prospects” and a series of personal development workshops.
  • A mentoring scheme for those women who sign up to the programme.
  • Access to the Women in Construction Action Network through which attendees will gain support and an opportunity to meet with women already working in the industry.
  • Personal Development Training programmes for women already working within the sector including: Dealing with difficult people, effective communication and NLP[J1] .

*Please see attached for more information, training dates and contact details regarding the above programme (attach FLYER)

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South   

 Mace Sustain

Mace Sustain are investing in multiple upskilling and training opportunities across the South East to aid the retention and progression of women at Mace Group.  This in turn will benefit women working in construction at the company, through further development of skills, new learning opportunities and strengthening existing skills through gaining qualifications.

Devon Training Group (Devon Construction Training)

Offer a two-day personal and career development course.   Participants can gain powerful strategies and techniques to enhance career planning, improve communication and develop leadership skills.

 *Please see attached for more information, training dates and contact details regarding the above programme (attach FLYER)

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National Programme

Wates Group

Wates are committed to ensuring that all employees have the support and guidance needed to develop skills and experience to fulfil not only their current roles but their future career aspirations. Through the Women and Work programme, Wates are identifying additional ways to attract and develop more women for a career in construction, retaining women and enabling them to fulfil their career potential at Wates. This includes the introduction of a new structured Trainee Development programme, running additional interpersonal skills courses, providing mentoring and supporting individuals to gain professional qualifications.

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