This International Women’s Day 2026: Exciting Work Placement Opportunities for Women in Construction
We're excited to announce that we're once again partnering with Women into Home Building to offer our female students a path into construction management.
As a provider of tech and project management education and certifications, International Women’s Day is an ideal opportunity for us at Learning People to reflect on how we empower women to succeed in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
Having interrogated the gender gap in tech and project management in previous years, we know there is still work to do in 2026; we’re aware of our responsibility to support and encourage the women who study with us into rewarding roles.
That’s why we’re delighted to announce that we are once again partnering with the Home Builder Federation to connect our ambitious female students who want to explore a future career in the construction sector through the Women into Home Building programme.
This means we can connect eligible candidates directly with work placement and employment opportunities in construction management through our LEAP careers service.
Written by
Sophi Barnes is an experienced Careers Services Consultant with a strong background in career coaching and deep expertise in the tech and project management job markets. She's passionate about supporting people through career transitions and into roles where they can thrive.
What is Women into Home Building and Why Does it Matter?
Women into Home Building is a UK initiative led by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) to increase the number of women entering the housebuilding industry. Created to tackle both the sector’s skills shortage and long-standing gender imbalance, the programme provides structured site placements, practical training, and clear routes into employment with leading homebuilders.
Participants gain hands-on experience in on-site roles while receiving employability support and industry-recognised training.
By working directly with major UK housebuilders, the programme ensures that learning is aligned with real workforce needs, improving the chances of securing long-term careers in construction.
Learn more about the programme from those who have done it
Diversifying the Home Building Sector in the UK
Housebuilding has traditionally been male-dominated, with women significantly underrepresented in trade and site-based roles. Women into Home Building helps break down common barriers such as:
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limited access to training
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lack of industry exposure
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misconceptions about construction careers (as something for men only)
Ultimately, Women into Home Building promotes a more diverse, resilient, and future-ready housebuilding sector.
Did you know?
Did you know that women make up only 16% of the construction workforce, and only 4% of site managers in home building? This reflects the lack of gender diversity that Women into Home Building is trying to solve.
Learning People’s Partnership with Women into Home Building
Our ongoing partnership with the Home Building Federation means we’ve seen multiple cohorts of our female students apply to this initiative, with some of them landing long-term jobs and rewarding careers in this sector.
We’re proud to support an initiative that aims to increase female representation in a space where talented site and project management professionals are in high demand.
Interested in this opportunity?
The connection with Women into Home Building is part of our Career Services and LEAP employment service offerings, which are exclusive to our currently enrolled students or members of the Learning People alumni.
Current or graduated students can learn more by contacting their StudentCare or Career Services contact.
For non-students who are considering enrolling to benefit from our skills training and career support, you can get in touch with us here, or take a look at our full list of courses and hit ‘Enquire now’ when you’re ready to get started.
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