A new initiative Developed to support young women in researching careers in construction, the support of more than 50 Australian real estate, construction and design practices started.
A media communique from the initiative entitled “Morges Women in Construction” (Twic) notes that their goal is “to cope with one of the most important obstacles for the participation of women in the industry:” They cannot be what they cannot see to see the phenomenon “.
For interested students of the interested study in the year 10, Twic guarantees a one -week work experience with professional support and mentoring with a unanimous organization for the construction industry.
The program aims to counteract joint beliefs through the construction industry, such as: B. Jobs exclusively on site by introducing students to the stories of women who work in a variety of design professions, including feasibility, planning, design, law, engineering and sustainability. According to the publication of the media, “these stories should involve young women at a critical point of their professional decision -making trip and encourage them to see themselves in roles that they may not have taken into account so far.”
“This initiative is about visibility and access,” said Twic co-founder Kat Kister. “The desire to create a more gender workforce is stronger than ever. We have developed from symbolic gestures on international women's day to real, tangible actions-Fast 50 companies that registered in the first week alone.”
According to the media communique, companies that register for placements are “led to how they can create a positive, stronger experience for students-from planning retirement-relevant tasks up to the preparation of their teams to look after effectively.”
The initiative founded by a group of women who worked in Sydney in architecture, engineering, buildings and project management has received support from founding partners, including AJC Architects, Architectus, Group GSA and FJC Studio.
Twic co-founder and civil engineer at Northrop Isabel Duffy commented: “This is a collective industrial movement. We show young women that they do not have to change who should belong in construction-there is a place for everyone.”
Organizations who want to take part in the initiative can apply online.