Identification & Background:
Name of the project: CoHER ConstructHer Future
Project description: Promoting gender equality and inclusion in the construction sector through training programmes, coaching and support networks dedicated to women.
Project code: 2024-1-IE01-KA220-VET-000257661
Approval date: 16/12/2024
Start date: 01/01/2025
Completion date: 31/12/2026
Total eligible investment: 400 000,00€
Financial support: 60 340,00 €
Promoters: Future Cast
Copromotors:
- CEKDEV International Education and Development Academy – Turquia
- Pixie Academy – Turquia
- Fundacja “Fundusz Inicjatyw” – Polónia
- Lutsk National Technical University – Ucrânia
- Creative Youth Academy Hungary – Hungria
- MORE CoLAB – Portugal
Objectives
General Objective:
-Transform construction into an inclusive field for women through innovative VET programs addressing gender biases.
Specific Objectives / Key goals:
1) Develop bias-countering education;
2) Increase female participation and retention;
3) Promote industry-wide inclusivity;
4) Build support networks for women.
Activities
We’ll implement VET curriculum development, educator training, industry partnership feedback sessions, mentorship programs, and digital platform creation for peer learning. Activities include workshops, surveys, feedback collection, program adaptation, and stakeholder engagement events to enhance gender inclusivity in construction education.
Expected Results
We expect enhanced gender inclusivity in construction VET programs, improved mentorship and support networks, stronger industry-education links, and broad stakeholder engagement. Outcomes include updated curricula, trained educators, engaged industry partners, and a supportive community fostering women’s success in construction careers.
