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Building Women

Women apprentices are not chosen by employers because of their gender. They are chosen as the best candidates and bring their unique differences, perspectives, and excellence to the building industry.

Consider women

Elevate your business

If you want to enhance your business, choose the direction of diversity.

Hire boldly.

To all construction employers; be bold in how you choose, hire and train our country’s next apprentices.

Painting & Decorating

Wāhine bring wairua

Maria, Kevin, and daughter Lonae see women as the spirit of their whānau painting business. Their team mix has had a positive impact on the success of their business.

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It’s all about the people

Francis, from national company Firth, encourages more employers to hire women for the person they are, gender aside. Daniela, now a frontline manager, brings a can-do attitude that can’t be taught.

Culture drives results

Husband and wife owners of McKay Brothers, Joseph and Lucinda, have set up their culture from the start to welcome diversity. Be it age, ethnicity or gender, diversity of people is key to their success.

Choose, hire, train boldly

For employers and apprentices alike, when you're ready elivate your careers, we've got the support you need.

For existing employers, see our Women in Trades resources on myBCITO.

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