The 3 power-sector electrical contractors Craftia, Yondenko and Chudenko held a discussion on recruiting, developing and retaining female engineers. The event was held at Craftia's head office in Fukuoka, where the companies shared common challenges and participants' experiences.
Craftia, Yondenko and Chudenko held a discussion on recruiting, developing and retaining female engineers and skilled workers. A total of 30 people, mainly young female employees involved in construction management and electrical, air-conditioning and plumbing work, participated. They discussed examples of initiatives at each company and challenges in the field, with the aim of identifying ideas for solutions.
Chudenko served as host the previous year, but this year Craftia took over as host, and the event was held jointly by the 3 electrical contractors. The venue was Craftia's head office in Fukuoka, and the event was stated to have been held on the 9th.
The meeting was intended to share common challenges related to recruiting, developing and retaining female engineers and to explore ideas for future initiatives based on each company's experiences. Although the article does not provide details of specific initiatives, the companies exchanged information aimed at addressing the challenges they face.
As an article concerning the electrical construction and safety fields, it confirms the 3 companies' joint efforts to share initiatives promoting women's participation. Future reports may introduce progress on the companies' specific human-resource development programs and recruitment measures.