We're taking this chance to look back at what’s been an incredible year at WOMEN’STEC: • January – Classes kicked off and we started the year with the brilliant bunch of girls from Holy Cross for our #NotJustForBoys  programme • February – We attended the annual Meet the CIOB conference and even featured in the Irish News! • March was busy! - We were delighted to be featured in Specify Magazine, we celebrated Women in Construction Week, International Women’s Day, and we said

As we wrap up the year, we’re incredibly proud and so thankful, to have so many amazing #NotJustForBoysChampions  on board with us. Your support, belief, and commitment to challenging stereotypes and creating real opportunities for women and girls in our communities means more than we can say. Thank you for standing with us throughout 2025 and showing that trades and construction are #NotJustForBoys . We couldn’t do this work without you, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 br

WOMEN’STEC were delighted that our #NotJustForBoys  programme was featured on BBC Children in Need , highlighting the impact of our work! The TV segment showcased participants Clodagh and Orlaith sharing their experiences, confidence-building moments, and hands-on learning in as part of the #NotJustForBoys  Programme. A massive thanks to BBC Children in Need for their continued funding, support and for helping us shine a light on the positive change happening in communities a

Our #NotJustForBoys  programme will feature on BBC Children in Need  tonight! The piece highlights the work we’re doing to open up skills and career pathways for girls, and we’re proud to see this recognised as part of Children in Need’s support for young people. BBC Children in Need – airing tonight at 10.45pm and repeating on Sunday at 4.10pm.

We were delighted to join Woodvale Construction at the STRULE Shared Education Campus Omagh Careers West Exhibition at Omagh Leisure Centre last week! A brilliant careers event for young people – with employers showcasing future pathways, apprenticeships, and opportunities in construction and beyond. Claire King, #NotJustForBoys  Coordinator, said: “It was fantastic chatting to school girls who are considering careers in construction. Thank you to Woodvale Construction for th

WOMEN’STEC, Northern Ireland’s trailblazing champion for women and girls in non-traditional skills, is delighted to announce the grand...

We held our latest Try a Trade Event in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive last week, and what a day! This event brought together schools, industry professionals, and our team of amazing tutors, with a hands-on introduction to some of the different careers in construction that girls could avail of. Over two days, we worked with St. Gerard’s Special School  and their post-16 students as well as girls from Belfast Model School for Girls  and Blessed Trinity

We're delighted to debut another video in collaboration with our #NotJustForBoys  Youth Ambassadors. This time, our wonderful magician...

A huge shoutout to #NotJustForBoysChampions   Construction Futures  for spending time with us over the summer and capturing what life is...

What an incredible summer it’s been! From Kilkeel to Downpatrick to Belfast, our 2025 #NotJustForBoys  Summer Schemes brought together an...

We’re shining a spotlight on one of our incredible Champions – GEDA Construction  – for their continued support and commitment to...

We’re incredibly proud to welcome Diaceutics  as our newest #NotJustForBoys Champion – and our first ever tech partner! We are so excited...

This week we’re celebrating our incredible volunteers who make such a difference at WOMEN’STEC! A huge shout-out to our fabulous Youth...

Sad to say goodbye – but so proud to celebrate another amazing group of girls from Hazelwood Integrated Primary School  who finished...

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Hays Recruitment  on board as our newest #NotJustForBoys  Champion! By joining the movement, Hays...

A huge congratulations to our #NotJustForBoys  Champions, the Construction Employers Federation (CEF), on their incredible 80th...

We are so delighted that our CEO Lynn Carvill is featured in this edition of NI Builder! In this candid conversation, Lynn shares her...

We were delighted to welcome Sarah from Farrans Construction  to accept their official #NotJustForBoys  Champions certificate! It’s...

We’re delighted to be featured in the latest edition of Specify Magazine, with an article showcasing the vital work we do to support...

Our brilliant Carr’s Glen Primary girls had their first #NotJustForBoys  class, learning how to use power tools and making their very own...