Helping women in the construction industry reach their full potential
Peak industry groups Master Builders Association of NSW, the Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) NSW Chapter united to instigate a national women's mentoring program for the Building, Construction and Design Industry. The initiative was funded through AusIndustry's Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business scheme. Orijen was selected as the project manager for their expertise in providing structured mentoring programs for women.
Orijen helped mentees to develop essential skills and enhance small business entrepreneurship through effective delivery models and the use of innovative technologies.
Using groundbreaking and industry-specific online matching tools, more than 150 mentoring pairs were formed across the country. Materials were made available online to allow maximum accessibility to the program for members in all areas of Australia.
Note to members: login for this project has moved to www.constructivementoring.com.au
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Testimonials
"I
think that the program overall is excellent and very encouraging for
women in the workforce at different levels. Orijen's attention to
detail in matching mentees and mentors is excellent. As a mentee
myself, I have had great benefit from the meetings I have had with my
own mentor.
I
believe that the program structure is thoughtful because whilst it
focuses on the one-on-one mentor and mentee situation, it encourages
broader networking on a reasonably regular basis. This promotes a
holistic approach to mentoring - that it's not just about what it can
do "for me", but how mentoring individuals builds the sense of
community, understanding and support across the industry. I believe
that this creates networks and relationships that are meaningful long
after the formal mentoring period concludes."
Melonie Bayl-Smith, Director, Liquid Architecture P/L
Constructive Mentoring mentee
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