We want to create equal opportunities regardless of gender
Aysegul Sabanci is a Non-Executive Director at TClarke, bringing with her a wealth of experience and knowledge within the engineering and construction industries. As a fully qualified engineer, she believes empowering women is critical for improving diversity, fostering innovation and ultimately driving significant change that can benefit the built environment as a whole.
She explains why TClarke is going forward with its 25 by 28 programme, which aims to achieve 25% female TClarke entrants for apprenticeships and people in training by 2028.
“The gender role gap has existed in various industries for a long time, with the built environment being no exception. This gender imbalance reflects a systematic talent-management problem, which starts from attracting candidates, especially in their early years. Unfortunately, even today, the percentage of female candidates for apprenticeships and job opportunities in the built environment remains low. As an industry, we need to engage better with young women and their families to showcase the opportunities for growth and earning potential the sector offers. Moreover, we need to address the fact that female candidates often become discouraged from pursuing a career in the built environment as they progress in their studies and training. This discouragement results from a lack of support for women already in the industry and stereotypes about gender roles that persist.
At TClarke, we take proactive steps towards creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We set an exciting target to lead the way. The 25 by 28 programme includes offering mentorship and training programmes, introducing targeted recruitment and retention strategies, and providing support networks for women already in the industry.”
If you’re looking for purposeful and creative work, TClarke could be perfect for you!
As society becomes increasingly aware of the impact of climate change, there is a growing need for sustainable solutions in every aspect of life, including buildings. TClarke is a company that recognises this need and offers an exciting opportunity for young women looking to be creative in their work.
Young women reaching the end of their school careers can find purposeful and fulfilling work at TClarke. The opportunities we offer – to be creative and contribute significantly to our environment – have unique advantages and with the pressing need for sustainable solutions, TClarke provides truly meaningful and innovative paths for young women to follow.
This is a strong option if you want financial security and career options.
A TClarke apprenticeship is a viable and potentially lucrative pathway to success. With a TClarke apprenticeship, you can gain practical experience in your chosen field, earn an income from day one, progress to degree level and beyond, and work for a reputable company.
TClarke puts you on a pathway to success
TClarke has developed an excellent reputation in the industry for providing quality apprenticeships. These apprenticeships are well known for their excellent delivery and career development opportunities that take an individual to the board level.
The company’s strategic focus on promoting apprenticeships and career development opportunities to young women across the country will undoubtedly have far-reaching benefits. It is an exciting moment in the company’s development, and it demonstrates an unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive environment that encourages the participation of a diverse range of individuals in the built environment.