Save the Career Changers Project

Comments

#1

Removal of the funding will see women that have taken a huge leap of faith to join the industry Left in limbo and at high risk of dropping back out of the Industry. The funding will help complete the project and ensure this sets a precedent for diversity within construction to continue.

(Treorchy, 2020-07-08)

#2

This is a much needed project with real and tangible benefits. For a sector struggling to recruit women, this project should be a priority.

(Pontypridd, 2020-07-08)

#5

I’m signing because this project was creating a future for women in the construction industry With support to allow them to thrive and learn.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#8

To cut funding for a project half way through that has already achieved some amazing outcomes, puts at risk the career changer apprentices and takes away the opportunity to further change the culture of the industry, to one which is a more diverse industry.

I find the decision incomprehensible given that this project aligns with the aims the CEO Sarah Beale stated recently.

(Porthcawl, 2020-07-09)

#12

We need a more diverse workforce and now more than ever a dedicated route to facilitate changing career and boosting the Construction Industry is extremely important.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#14

There's a critical lack of diversity in the construction industry, particularly in Wales. This hinders the attraction of talented people and the development of new ways of working and thinking. The skills shortage is also not going away it's getting worse! The social benefits to this project are immense.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#16

Because I strongly believe the project is essential to attract women into construction and to support existing woman in this industry

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#18

I was funded to undertake civils training many years ago, today training budgets have been cut and we need to encourage more women and diversity into the construction industry. this is a great career for anyone who can get access to it.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#22

I passionately believe that we as an industry should be much more proactively encouraging women into all roles in construction

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#29

My partner has made the best move of her career in doing her apprenticeship! And to lose it all now would be a massive shame and a massive loss for our family.

(Port talbot, 2020-07-09)

#34

I'm part of the scheme

(CARDIFF, 2020-07-09)

#38

I’m signing this petition because woman in the trade is exactly what I need.. I’d be more than happy to take on a woman as part of my workforce.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#40

My daughter is currently doing her apprenticeship through this scheme.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#41

Seems to me that CITB is using this covid-19 pandemic to save money and not move with the tide to employ more diversity within the construction industry as we all know industry is 85% dominated by men!

I'm guessing they will say they will do it in-house knowing they have no intentions to do the work to the same level as Career Changers!

I've been following this program and the work done is second to none!

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#43

My daughter is on this course.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#46

This project is important

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#53

My friend is on the course and it means a great deal to her and others.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#57

I am signing this petition because this is an important scheme which supports many people who will potentially lose their jobs and the opportunity to work in an area that they love if this funding is not maintained.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#58

I have friends that would be affected by terminating this funding.

(Cardiff, 2020-07-09)

#59

The loss of this funding will only have a detrimental impact on woman and will lead to reinforcing the issue as to why it was set up in the first place.

(Bristol, 2020-07-09)

#75

Because we have a lady training on sit with us at the moment

(Porth, 2020-07-09)

#85

To support women in the construction industry

(Caerphilly, 2020-07-09)

#87

to cease something life changing, career shaping, which also tackles inequality, limited career development opportunities for adults at this time is impoverished in thinking. We need to grow a resilient workforce which will develop our country and build our future on strong foundations. Short sighted - please change your mind..

(Hereford, 2020-07-09)

#92

I believe there should be more help available for the people who are willing to work!!!

(Port Talbot, 2020-07-09)

#93

I believe strongly in this essential, successful project.

(Llangefni, 2020-07-09)

#100

Fight for women

(Yateley, 2020-07-09)

#107

I believe there should be more women in the trades

(Portsmouth, 2020-07-09)

#108

💪🏻

(Birmingham, 2020-07-10)

#109

I fully agree that this valuable project should be followed through until the original completion date

(Newport, 2020-07-10)

#113

This shouldn't even be a petition, it should just be a given!!

(Chorley, 2020-07-10)

#114

We desperately need more women in construction and this is an excellent scheme to do just that, what do you gain from scrapping it other than money, there will be less skills, diversity and above all its peoples lives you are playing with

(Scunthorpe, 2020-07-10)

#120

I work in construction in Cornwall where we are a very poor county. CITB need to ensure people with protected characi, in this case are women, can access the industry or it will be a man's arena for decades to come. CITB should be ashamed of themselves.

(Saltash, 2020-07-10)

#124

I really wish this was available to me when I started in my career and I definitely think had it been other females I know would have chosen this option too!

(Doncaster, 2020-07-10)

#130

Women need better representation within this industry

(Corntown, 2020-07-10)

#131

I think diversity in the construction industry is vital

(Cardiff, 2020-07-10)

#134

CITB should stick to their word and fund this project to completion.

(Brough, 2020-07-10)

#138

Such a good opportunity for women to train and do something they find rewarding and fulfilling

(Newport, 2020-07-10)

#142

I would like my daughter's to have equal opportunities for all career choices in the future.

(BRIDGEND, 2020-07-10)

#163

Sexist why can't they work if have correct training .I know this is possible as I know a female worker

(Cardiff, 2020-07-10)

#164

I know someone who is on this project, and without this she could struggle to find work and pay her bills, this course is a life line for alot of women and to be so close to finishing the qualification losing it now would be heart breaking

(Cardiff, 2020-07-10)

#166

I think a stronger female influence in the building industry will significantly improve it with more collaboration and joint problem solving that goes on at the moment.

(WIGAN, 2020-07-10)

#167

It's a succesful project that needs to have continuity of funding. We tend to have 'initiativeitis' - this is one that is working so deserves continued support and encouragement.

(Llanelli, 2020-07-10)

#169

It's an amazing organisation!

(Lancing, 2020-07-10)

#173

We require more diversity in the built environment at all levels.

(Newtown, 2020-07-10)

#175

I believe that it is important to attract new entrants into the construction sector. This is vital for the future of the UK economy.

(swansea, 2020-07-10)

#176

I'm signing this because I run a construction company and have never had a woman work for me on the construction side - which is just plain wrong.

(Chester, 2020-07-10)

#179

I'm signing because this is a vital programme supporting women in an industry which is central to our recovery from the pandemic.

(Brecon, 2020-07-10)

#183

My daughter is training in construction

(Newport, 2020-07-10)

#190

Because I care

(Cardiff, 2020-07-10)

#192

I'm signing because I believe this is a vital resource.

(Aberystwyth, 2020-07-11)