Event Highlight: CoHER WP2 A2 Online Webinar in Türkiye

Bringing the Curriculum to Life through Inclusive and Digital VET As part of the ConstructHer Future – CoHER Project, ÇEKDEV & PIXIE Academy organised a national online webinar in Türkiye under WP2 A2 – Educator Training Programme. The event was held on 18 May 2026 and focused on supporting VET educators in applying inclusive, digital,[…]

Common Challenges Female Students Face in Construction Training

INTRODUCTION Why This Article Matters Construction is one of the last great frontiers of gender inequality in the European labour market. Despite decades of equal-opportunity legislation, women account for fewer than 12% of the construction workforce across EU member states — and in many countries, including Türkiye, the figure is considerably lower. Behind this statistic[…]

Introducing the CoHER Support Network in Ukraine

Within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme project “KA220-VET ConstructHer Future” (CoHER), Lutsk National Technical University has launched activities aimed at developing the CoHER Support Network in Ukraine — an initiative designed to empower young women in technical education, especially in the construction sector, through mentoring, collaboration, and professional guidance.  The CoHER Support Network brings[…]

Introducing the CoHER Support Network in Ireland

A space to connect, learn, and grow in construction Starting a career in construction can feel exciting, but also overwhelming. Where do you go for advice? Who do you ask when things feel unclear? How do you find your place in the industry? That’s exactly why the CoHER Support Network in Ireland was created. What[…]

Why CoHER Created a Shared Platform for Educators and Students in Construction

How can digital platforms support women in construction education? The construction sector is evolving, but access, confidence, and support systems for women are still catching up. One of the key challenges is not only getting more women into construction education, but also supporting them throughout their journey. This is exactly why the CoHER project created[…]

Fundacja “Fundusz Inicjatyw” – Highlights from the piloting activities

As part of the Erasmus+ ConstructHer Future project, Fundacja “Fundusz Inicjatyw” (FFI) carried out piloting activities within Work Package 3: ConstructHer VET Educator Training and Development and Work Package 2: ConstructHer VET Curriculum Development and Reform. These actions played an important role in testing innovative teaching tools and curriculum content designed to strengthen inclusivity, leadership,[…]

Highlights from the CoHER Project Workshop and Pilot in Lublin!

An important meeting of the ConstructHer Future project partners in Lublin, Poland! From 22 to 24 July 2025, project partners gathered in Lublin, Poland, for an intensive three-day workshop and piloting activities within the Erasmus+ ConstructHer Future initiative. This meeting formed a crucial part of Work Package 3: ConstructHer VET Educator Training and Development, bringing[…]

Highlights from the CoHer Project Workshop in Dalaman!

What happens when passionate educators, construction experts, and forward-thinkers from across Europe gather under the Turkish sun? They start building the future, of course! This past April, the ConstructHer Future (CoHer) team came together in beautiful Dalaman, Muğla, for our first major joint workshop. It was an energetic and incredibly productive few days focused on[…]

Constructher Future: Promoting Women in Construction

As part of the Constructher Future (CoHER) project’s commitment to advancing gender equality in vocational education and training, we are pleased to share a video that explores key challenges and opportunities for female participation in the construction and engineering sectors. The video highlights: Structural and cultural barriers women face in entering and progressing within the[…]

CoHER Partners Convene for Fourth Coordination Meeting

April 10, 2025 marked the fourth coordination meeting of the Constructher Future (CoHER) project, conducted online with participation from partners across Ireland, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, Turkey, and Portugal. The session focused on reviewing progress and aligning upcoming activities.​ Key discussions included: Finalization of the curriculum structure and content for training modules on gender equality and[…]