DIYwomen

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Workshops which equip and empower women with practical skills, while engaging with employers to create more diverse and inclusive engineering, construction and trades workforces.

Did you know...

In the UK women represent only 4% of all tradespeople, 12% of engineers and just 1% of carpenters and joiners. A diverse workforce is integral to a successful revenue-generating business and strong economy. By empowering and upskilling, DIYWomen aims to diversify the engineering, construction and trades workforce and break down barriers for women.

Here’s My Story

Working as an engineer in a male dominated workshop, and being the first female labourer at Gallowglass constructing events, alongside flat renovations, highlighted to me the intimidating culture, misconceptions and lack of female representation/education within the industry. Join me on my journey as I learn DIY and share both my successes and failures!

DIYWomen will:

Provide a safe space for women to learn practical skills and enjoy making through educational and engaging DIY Workshops.

Occupy a retail space which sells sustainable products made by women, and connects the public with the process, materials and people behind the products.

Cultivate a network of relevant employers; working with them to create inclusive workspaces and connecting women with career opportunities.