everywoman Supports government targets for non traditional roles with NVQ training

everywoman is supporting the Government’s pledge to support women in non-traditional roles through a range of recognised qualifications for women aspiring to leadership and management positions. In line with Government targets, everywoman is specifically working with women in the construction, engineering and transportation sectors.
Women in the construction industry account for just 9% of the total workforce and alarmingly only one tenth of this figure work in professional occupations. everywoman’s NVQ management programmes will see assessors working with companies and their female employees for up to six months, providing tailored, ongoing practical support and assessment ensuring they have the skills to competently undertake their roles.
An NVQ provides employees with a nationally recognised skills set designed to improve competence and knowledge. NVQs have proven that they can provide an opportunity for employees to gain proficiency related qualifications, which in turn lead to increased recognition and confidence in the workforce. This can particularly benefit women through flexible training resulting in a greater sense of self worth.
everywoman is able to offer NVQ level three to women working in the construction, engineering and transportation sectors at a subsidised cost of £585 thanks to funding from the Learning Skills Council initiative ‘Train to Gain’.
Underlining its commitment to women in non-traditional roles, everywoman has been invited to support and judge the Inspire Awards. These awards will recognise and celebrate exceptional women working in the built environment, using them as role models for others working in the sector and those considering construction as a career. They will also help demonstrate to employers the advantages of a diverse, educated and reliable workforce that is properly reflective of society. The awards will take place on 6 July with architectural and engineering practises, construction firms and other related organisations invited to nominate entries at www.cnplus.co.uk/inspire up until 30 April.
As the UK’s leading network for women in business, everywoman has first hand understanding of the needs of women in the workplace. everywoman is therefore ideally positioned to deliver relevant training programmes and offers a broad range of flexible and tailored solutions.

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