The construction industry is traditionally considered a male-dominated industry, but attracting women is key to overcoming the talent shortage and ensuring innovation and gender equality. In the Ukrainian context, where reconstruction is ongoing and there is an urgent need for qualified personnel, developing effective methodologies for training girls becomes strategically important. Among the main methodological[…]
ConstructHer Future, Project Partners
Gender Inequality in EU VET: Reforming Training for Women in Construction
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Sep
Sep
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is central to preparing Europe’s workforce for the demands of rapidly evolving industries. Yet despite continuous reform efforts, VET systems across the EU face persistent challenges: outdated teaching methods, weak alignment with labor market needs, and slow adoption of digital technologies. These shortcomings are particularly visible in sectors where women[…]
22
Aug
Aug
PIXIE Academy is an innovative international education center based in Türkiye, dedicated to designing and delivering high-impact training programs that bridge the gap between education and industry. With a strong focus on digital skills, social inclusion, and modern pedagogical methods, PIXIE Academy develops engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences across Europe, from young learners to[…]
Project Events, Project Partners
Meet Our Project Partners: Lutsk National Technical University (Ukraine)
22
Aug
Aug
Lutsk National Technical University (LNTU) is a leading state higher education institution in Western Ukraine, uniting technical, economic, humanitarian, and social sciences. With over 55 years of history, LNTU has grown into a powerful educational and research centre that prepares generations of engineers, researchers, and innovators for Ukraine and beyond. At the heart of LNTU’s[…]
18
Aug
Aug
Future Cast – CoHER project lead, is a not-for-profit organisation based in Manorhamilton, North-West of Ireland, dedicated to innovation, education, and research in the construction and quarrying industries. We specialise in Industry 4.0 training – from 3D printing and robotics to AI and smart technologies – helping companies and learners adapt to a fast-changing world […]
02
Jul
Jul
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[…]
20
Mar
Mar
The ConstructHer Future (CoHER) project launched earlier this year to break down barriers and build new opportunities for women in the construction sector. If you haven’t come across it yet, here’s your quick intro — and why it matters for young women, educators, and the future of Vocational Education and Training (VET) across Europe. What’s[…]
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