Connect
Find your people. Build your network with women who have walked these paths before you. Our role models include women, male allies and gender-diverse professionals across Construction, Energy and Manufacturing, many working in hidden jobs you may never have heard of. Reach out, ask questions and find the support to take your next step.
Tips for Inspiring the Next Generation
The next generation of workers and career changers can reach out to our role models directly via email or phone to connect, or role models can be invited in. Use this guide to make the most of every interaction.
There are four ways to connect with a role model
Whether you are starting out or changing careers, our role models are here to support you. You can reach out directly, or invite them into your classroom, workshop or community.
- Reach out via email or phone: Connect directly with a role model to ask questions, seek advice, or start a conversation about careers in Construction, Energy, or Manufacturing.
- Invite them into your classroom or workshop: Role models are available as guest speakers and industry representatives, bringing real-world knowledge and hands-on experience into learning environments.
- Host a site tour: Role models can open the doors of their workplace so young people and career changers can see the industry up close and meet the people who work in it.
- Panel discussion or information session: Role models sit alongside peers to answer questions, share stories, and give your audience a real picture of what working in these industries looks and feels like.
Questions Students May Ask You
Browse common questions by category so you can prepare thoughtful, authentic answers.
Your story could open a door for someone else
Whether you are a tradeswoman, engineer, project manager, scientist or work in a hidden job most people have never heard of, if you work in Construction, Energy or Manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.
- Share your career journey with young people who need to hear it
- Participate in site visits, panel discussions, and events
- Connect with people considering your industry, especially women
- No experience as a mentor required, just your story
- Show how your skills transferred from previous study, work or life experience
Register your interest
We'll reach out to discuss how you can get involved.