WCBLatAm - Women can Build II: Capacity building for women's empowerment in construction in Latin America

The main objective of WCBLatam is to transfer knowledge on training and employment as well as the know-how of European tools, systems and procedures, such as experienced training centres and employment agencies, from EU countries to Latam countries in order to act in favour of the employability of women in the construction sector, focusing on skills, as the green and digital transition present important opportunities in both continents for job creation in the sector, which will need a large number of workers with the right skills. This will also address the shortage of skilled labour and pave the way for the adaptation of SMEs to the future context. Objectives: To promote capacity building and transfer between VET organisations working for women in the construction sector from the basis, success and impact of the Women Can Build project, led by FLC, between Europe and Latin America, and under three clear lines: Improve labour market inclusion of women in the construction sector, improve gender training of training of trainers, and to promote the involvement of other private agents in the sector who participate in the design of the construction process. Activities guided by a participatory methodology through focus groups, working groups to work on gender awareness, digitization and sustainable building; mobilities for on-site visits to the workplace; endorsement campaign, social media campaign and dissemination events. Outcomes: the “Purple paper of Women in Construcction”, workshops reports, Women for construction Alliance platform, Virtual compendium of initiatives on Equality and Women in Construction, signature of collaboration agreements, Communication and Dissemination and exploitation Strategy, web portal, social networks, info-days, large-scale transnational event and long-term Sustainability Plan. Type and no of benefitting persons: around 800 people directly reached including women, representatives from SMEs, VET providers, public administration...