Introduction

In a groundbreaking initiative, Taylor partnered with Roseville College to create a learning partnership program to promote women in construction. Jacklyn Wickham, Head of Marketing & Communications, led this initiative alongside Jessica Evans, Relationship Manager, and Olivia Losurdo, Marketing Coordinator. Supported by Taylor’s Executive Team, this initiative highlights the company’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the construction industry.

The Journey

The initiative focused on a complex problem-solving project using a design thinking framework. Taylor is in the final stages of delivering the College’s Sport and Wellbeing Centre, and during the construction phase, various initiatives were conducted with different year groups. The most successful and rewarding project was the complex problem-solving initiative completed with Year 9 and 10 students. 

The Challenge

We presented a real industry issue to 20 Year 9 and 10 students: Attracting and retaining women in construction. Using the NSW Government’s target of achieving 15% female representation by 2030, the students were tasked with using the design thinking framework to develop solutions to this challenge.