Though the number of women in STEM-qualified jobs have increased by 4%, more work is required to boost women’s participation in STEM.
Tag: women in engineering
Australian Constructors Association (ACA) pledges to transform the construction industry culture
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The ACA has pledged to transform Australia’s construction industry culture within five years to address two significant issues.
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
Engineers Australia calls for reform in response to Market Capacity Report
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CEO of Engineers Australia, Romilly Madew calls for reform in response to Infrastructure Australia Capacity Report.
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.