Career in Construction: A Meet-Up for Students

On the 17th of April, 2026, within the framework of the international project ConstructHerFuture, a motivational meet-up titled “Career in Construction: Challenge, Responsibility and Freedom of Choice” was held at Lutsk National Technical University. The event was delivered for students of the Faculty of Architecture, Construction and Design by Tetiana Myshliaieva, founder of the company[…]

Supporting Women in Construction VET: Lessons from the ConstructHer Pilot in Turkey

INTRODUCTION Breaking Ground — for Women Too Construction is one of Europe’s most gender-segregated industries. Women represent fewer than 12% of the construction workforce across EU member states, and in Türkiye the figure is even lower. Yet the sector faces a widening skills gap, a green-transition imperative, and a digitalisation wave — all of which[…]

Beyond Theory: Lessons from Real Mentorship Journeys

CoHer Mobility – Portugal As part of the launch of the CoHer Mentorship Programme, which took place in Bragança ,  Portugal in January 2026, the session titled “Beyond Theory: Lessons from Real Mentorship Journeys” brought together mentors, trainees, and education stakeholders. The aim was to explore how mentoring can serve as a powerful driver of[…]

How Professional Development Networks Support Gender-Inclusive VET Teaching

At Lutsk National Technical University (LNTU), we recognize that creating gender equality and inclusive learning environments is essential for shaping the future of vocational education and training (VET). As technical education continues to evolve in response to labour market demands and social change, universities play a key role in ensuring equal opportunities for all learners. […]

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[…]

Mentorship Programme – Why Participate?

What if one conversation could change the direction of a career? Mentorship has always been one of the most powerful ways to learn, grow, and build confidence. The ConstructHer Future Mentorship Programme creates a unique opportunity for experienced professionals and aspiring young women to connect, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of the construction sector together.  But[…]

Introducing the CoHER Support Network in Hungary

Connecting Women in Construction Through Community, Mentorship and Opportunity Building a more inclusive construction sector requires more than training programmes — it requires community. In Hungary, the CoHER initiative is taking this next step by establishing a dedicated support network for women in construction and vocational education and training (VET). Led locally by Creative Youth[…]

From Concept to Play Space: How Young Planners Shape Modern Children’s Playgrounds – Case from Ukraine

Creating a children’s playground is much more than just installing slides and swings. It is a combination of design, safety, engineering thinking, and understanding how children interact with space. Modern playgrounds should not only be bright and engaging but also safe, functional, and thoughtfully planned. Behind every such space are designers, planners, and manufacturers who[…]

Construction Is Changing. And Students Are Ready

Construction isn’t just technical — it’s human. Learn the skills that matter on site. Construction today is no longer just about technical delivery. During recent CoHER pilot workshops and focus groups in Ireland, students studying construction and project management made one thing very clear: the human side of construction matters. Inclusion and equality were not[…]

CYA – Highlights from piloting activities

As part of the project’s ongoing curriculum development work, pilot testing activities were carried out to ensure that the learning content responds effectively to the real needs and experiences of young women preparing for construction and site-based roles. These piloting sessions provided an opportunity to test early drafts of the mini-course materials, gather direct feedback[…]