College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
6-2022
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Stacey Kolegraff, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
The construction industry has historically been male-dominated. Despite efforts by organizations and companies to encourage women to join the industry, there has been little progress in encouraging more women to enter the industry and getting them to stay. The construction management program at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo is developing and hosting a Girls Build Summer Academy to familiarize and encourage high school girls to explore construction as a career path. One segment of this boot camp includes leadership modules that will give the girls confidence and the skills they need to be successful leaders in construction. Through research, surveys, and interviews the three top categories to teach young girls to be successful in construction were decided. The boot camp will focus on exposure to role models and career paths in construction, education on the importance of mentorship, and show them the importance of effective communication.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/648
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