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She Builds The Future: HIA and MiTek opening doors, creating pathways
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HIA is excited to be working in partnership with MiTek to bring this program to life since International Women’s Day in March.
“If we can inspire people of all ages to think about the range of jobs this amazing industry has to offer, we know we can increase the diversity of the industry and create a culture of inclusion,” said HIA Deputy Managing Director, Kristin Brookfield.
The She Builds The Future website is aimed at girls and women interested in a career in home building. The website provides a unique way to learn more about the pathways into the industry.
“Knowing what you want to do when you leave school can be daunting. The She Builds The Future website showcases a range of jobs, onsite and offsite, in construction, manufacturing and business management. The website provides insights on the what the job involves, why you’d be interested in the job and what you need to do to get that job. This information is supported by wonderful stories and guidance from real women, working in the job today,” said Ms Brookfield.
While most people think of the well-known jobs like builders, carpenters, electricians and plumbers, there are so many more people and jobs involved in building a new home. Every new home is built on strong foundations using high quality building materials. Engineers, designers, fabricators and many more amazing jobs make up this essential sector of the building industry.
As a trusted innovation partner in off-site construction and a passionate advocate for a more inclusive building industry, our partnership with MiTek is something HIA see as vital to expanding the information young women can find on manufacturing and design jobs. The website will showcase a variety of these roles and showcase women already achieving success in their chosen careers.
“MiTek and HIA are working together to help open doors for the next generation of builders, tradespeople, manufacturers and fabricators,” said David Oliver, Managing Director – MiTek, Asia Pacific. “As we launch this initiative, we are proud to create pathways that inspire and empower women and girls to consider careers in building.”
The program also includes the release of the Australian edition of The House that She Built, a children’s story books written to open the world of home building to our youngest minds.
With women currently making up just 15% of the construction industry in Australia, the program serves as a call to action, encouraging young minds to building as a genuine pathway to explore and develop skills that build confidence and character.
“By supporting initiatives like She Builds the Future and the Australian edition of The House That She Built, MiTek and HIA are paving the way for a more inclusive workforce—where women and diverse talents are not just welcomed but empowered to lead, thrive and contribute meaningfully to the construction industry,” concluded Ms Brookfield and Mr Oliver.
For more information please contact:
Kristin Brookfield
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