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Moving back the walls

Moving back the walls. Women in SET Sheffield Hallam University. W!SET. Context Rationale Range of options Content and delivery Progression Evaluation. Overview. National / local skills shortages / LSC/ ESF Gender pay gap Loss to sector Interest from women in built environment

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Moving back the walls

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  1. Moving back the walls Women in SET Sheffield Hallam University W!SET

  2. Context Rationale Range of options Content and delivery Progression Evaluation Overview

  3. National / local skills shortages / LSC/ ESF Gender pay gap Loss to sector Interest from women in built environment Employer awareness Context

  4. Holistic approach Working with all stakeholders Visible role models Range of options Recognise need for ongoing support Rationale

  5. Holistic approach

  6. Range of options • Building for success – women new to the Built Environment sector • Moving back the walls – women in administrative / support / technical roles • Returners course – women with B/E qualifications / experience • Trade /craft courses – delivered by partner, Women's Construction Centre

  7. Voluntary and community sector Job Centres / Careers Libraries / Schools / Doctor's surgeries Sure Start Partner organisation - Women's Construction Centre Recruitment Building for Success

  8. Recruitment Moving back the walls : • Surveying companies, estate agencies, ALMOs, Housing Associations, Construction companies / Councils etc. • Women in Property / NAEA / RICS • Past recommendations / employer links Returners course: • Networks / alumni / employer contacts

  9. Building for Success 10 week course School hours / terms Taster B/E activities Portfolio /coursework Ongoing support Skills development Careers research 10 credits at level 4 Progression options Content and delivery

  10. Moving back the walls 6 week course Face to face and distance learning Survey and redesign One to one support 10 credits at level 4 Liaison with employer Progression tracked Content and delivery

  11. Content and delivery Built Environment Returners course: • Delivered over 5-6 months • Face to face and distance learning • Survey activity and personal development • Arranged work experience placement • Use of virtual learning environment including virtual survey house http://extra.shu.ac.uk/perc

  12. Trade / craft courses Community venue Refurbishment of real building Range of trades Childcare costs met Networking opportunities for tradeswomen Content and delivery

  13. Employment Further study Tutor training Promotion / higher skilled work Return to study / work Progression

  14. Evaluation • Range of options and ongoing support are essential to assist progression • Importance of female role models • Link with partner organisation in voluntary sector is vital to recruitment process • Employers are attracted by FREE training • Good local contacts help with progression • Sustainable funding is a continuing issue

  15. Questions?

  16. Contacts / websites WITBE Project http://extra.shu.ac.uk/witbe UK Resource Centre for Women in SET http://www.setwomenresource.org.uk Denise Eaton denise.eaton@shu.ac.uk Pat Morton p.m.morton@shu.ac.uk W!SET

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