Master Builders Australia is inviting women, such as those in Hume and Whittlesea, with up to five years experience in the building and construction industry to apply for the 2023 Women Building Australia mentor program.
The program will runs over nine-months commencing on March 28, with applications closing on February 28.
“Mentees will be paired up with established industry leaders in the industry to access support, encouragement and advice through a mentorship relationship,” said Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn.
“With monthly engagements, program participants will also be required to attend the program launch, mid-program review and end of year wrap up.
“The building and construction industry is one of the largest sectors in Australia. During November 2022, there were 1.29 million people employed in the industry working in over 445,000 construction businesses.
“However, women currently make up only 13.6 per cent of the industry’s total workforce. Three in 10 professionals in the industry are women by only 3.5 per cent are building trades and technicians.
“The industry is missing out on the skills and talents of half the population by not attracting more women into trades.
“Improving the attractiveness of the industry to women presents a massive opportunity to increase the pool of potential workers and this program is one of the many initiatives through Master Builder’s Women Building Australia to assist,” said Ms Wawn.
Women Building Australia is supported through a federal government grant and delivered through Master Builders Australia aimed to attract and support women to succeed in the building and construction industry.
Details: www.womenbuildingaustralia.com.au
