Education Outreach - Inspiring future generations

The future of the built environment lies in the hands of children and young people who, very likely, have little idea of the fantastic careers scope it offers them, the creativity, variety and excitement ahead. Now is the time to get their attention, inspire them with our own stories.  Maybe one day, they will be our engineers, architects, planners, surveyors…....this is what Women in Property Outreach is all about.

Each of our branches has an Outreach representative, who works with other members to organise visits to schools and colleges in the area.  The age range varies, starting in primary school, and going right through to apprenticeships and University undergraduates. 

For more information on our Education Outreach activities, please contact us at info@womeninproperty.org.uk

Here is a snapshot of just some of the work Outreach volunteers do, from individual careers talks to academic-year-long programmes. 

Central Scotland: Annual School Outreach Design Programme with Douglas Academy - From August 2023 to June 2024, 14 pupils in their 2^nd year of secondary school (age 12 – 13) worked in small groups to design a £7m primary school. The pupils had one dedicated expert session per month from industry professionals representing architecture, structural engineering, sustainability, marketing, business development, employability, responsible business, building services, M&E, quantity surveying and planning. Read more here.

Highlands & Islands: Nairn Academy Careers Fair - Women in Property took a table at this careers fair held at Nairn Academy, a State High School.  It was open to all High School year groups, but with a focus on the 5^th and 6^th Years (Lower and Upper Six, in England and Wales). Read more here.

Midlands: Invitation to Participate in Gospel Oak School’s Interactive Futures Fair on 13th March 2025 - Women in Property has been invited by Central Region Schools Trust to take part in this unique event, designed to inspire and prepare year 10,11,12 and 13 students for their future education and careers while giving local employers, training providers, Colleges and Universities the opportunity to engage with the workforce of tomorrow. Read More here.

North West: Jobs for Tomorrow Careers Talk - Thanks to Careers Connect for the invitation to talk to Year 10 students at St Julie’s Catholic High School in Liverpool, where members presented to several classes about their job role, career journey and business and sector they work in, as well as potential careers in the built environment industry. Read more here,

Yorkshire & North East: A team of Women in Property volunteers held a series of sessions at Grimes Dyke Primary School in East Leeds.  Pupils from years 4, 5, and 6 were guided by experts from organisations including Taylor Wimpey, Wates, Devonshires, William Saunders and Local Dialogue. Read more here.