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,[…]
For Educators, For Learners, Project Events, Project Partners
Listening and Adapting: How Training Feedback Improves CoHER Learning Materials
04
May
May
Creating effective learning materials is not only about preparing good content. It is also about listening to the people who use those materials and adapting them according to their needs. In the CoHER project, feedback plays an important role in improving learning resources so they become more practical, inclusive, and useful for learners, educators, and[…]
For Educators, For Learners, Project Events
A Career in Construction: Challenge, Responsibility, and Freedom of Choice
03
Apr
Apr
On April 17, Lutsk National Technical University will host a meet-up titled “A Career in Construction: Challenge, Responsibility, and Freedom of Choice” as part of the international Erasmus+ project KA220-VET “ConstructHer Future” (Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training) The speaker will be Tetiana Myshliaieva, founder of Zodczi Projekt (Poland). We will discuss: – current[…]
ConstructHer Future, For Learners, Project Partners
Supporting Women in Construction VET: Lessons from the ConstructHer Pilot in Turkey
02
Apr
Apr
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[…]
For Educators, For Learners, Project Events, Project Partners
Breaking Barriers: Supporting Women in Construction VET – A Case Study from Türkiye
09
Mar
Mar
The construction sector in Türkiye plays an important role in the national economy, employing over two million people and representing around 6–7% of national employment, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK, 2023). Despite this importance, the sector remains heavily male-dominated. Women are still underrepresented in construction-related professions. Studies show that women represent around 27%[…]
For Educators, For Learners, Project Events, Project Partners
Supporting Women in Construction VET: A Case Study from Hungary
27
Feb
Feb
How a Mini-Course Is Turning Resilience into a Professional Skill The construction sector across Europe faces a dual challenge: labour shortages and persistent gender imbalance. In Hungary, women remain significantly underrepresented in construction-related vocational education and training (VET). While policy commitments to inclusion are growing, practical on-the-ground solutions are what truly drive change. One promising[…]
For Learners, Gender Equality in Construction, Project Events, Project Partners
Construction Is Changing. And Students Are Ready
20
Jan
Jan
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[…]
For Educators, For Learners, Project Events, Project Partners
CYA – Highlights from piloting activities
25
Dec
Dec
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[…]
For Learners, Project Events, Project Partners
LNTU Conducts a High-Impact Training “Materials Matter: Inclusive Handling & Specification Insights” under the Erasmus+ Project “ConstructHer Future”
03
Dec
Dec
A large-scale international training session, “Materials Matter: Inclusive Handling & Specification Insights,” was held at Lutsk National Technical University. The event took place within the framework of the Erasmus+ project KA220-VET “ConstructHer Future” (CoHer), which aims to empower women in vocational education and training (VET) within the construction industry. The lecture was delivered by Prof.[…]
ConstructHer Future, Project Partners
The Role of Feedback in Creating Sustainable Educational Programs: A Path to Inclusivity in the Construction Industry
25
Oct
Oct
Introduction: Feedback as the Foundation of Sustainability The sustainability of an educational program is defined by its ability not only to ensure high-quality knowledge but also to adapt to social, economic, and technological changes. In this context, feedback acts not merely as an assessment tool, but as a critical mechanism for continuous improvement, guaranteeing the[…]
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