Construction has an image problem: Why female secondary students choose not to pursue career opportunities in construction (Carnemolla & Galea, 2021)

A recent study offers new insight into why more Australian female high school students are not motivated to pursue careers in construction. Researchers concluded that the construction sector needs to “reposition itself" as "inclusive" and that schools need to communicate this “potential and diversity” through “diverse role models and champions” (p. 834).