Girls in Property event highlights career opportunities

Winslow is passionate about inspiring and supporting women.

‘You can’t be what you can’t see’ is the mantra of our Women of Winslow mentoring program, which is why Winslow was proud to sponsor and participate at the Property Council of Australia’s ‘Girls In Property’ event at Chadstone Shopping Centre yesterday.

While not usually seen as part of the property industry, we see ourselves as a fundamental foundation.

Some of our female leaders – Sarah-Jo Mason (Group Communications and Marketing Manager), Sarah Piggot (Project Engineer, Winslow Constructors) and Kerryanne Meiorin (Group Training Coordinator) – spoke to secondary school students about the possibilities available for women in the construction industry.

The event raised awareness among the students about the many career paths the property industry offers and encouraged greater female participation in the industry.

It is hoped that program assists more young women to choose to work in the property industry, helping to create a sustainable pipeline of talent for the growing industry.

The students gained an insight into the industry, heard from industry leaders about what a career in property looks like, the challenges and opportunities that a career in the industry might present as well as the raft of careers available.