In this inspiring episode of The Heald Approach Podcast, Rebecca Heald sits down with Cheryl Loak, multi-award-winning business owner and founder of TUTS Group, a bespoke training provider revolutionising the construction industry.
Cheryl shares her journey into construction, a career she never planned but quickly became passionate about, and her mission to reshape how the industry is perceived, especially by women and young people.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How Cheryl is creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for women in construction.
- The importance of addressing misconceptions about careers in construction, especially in schools and among parents.
- Cheryl’s efforts to highlight career progression and personal growth opportunities in the industry.
- The role of innovative training environments in breaking down barriers and fostering diversity.
- Rebecca and Cheryl’s shared passion for inspiring the next generation to see construction as a meaningful and purpose-driven career.
Key Moments:
- Cheryl’s introduction to construction and how she turned a temp job into a thriving career.
- Insights into TUTS Group's flagship training centre and how it’s breaking industry norms.
- Real-life success stories of women inspired by TUTS training events.
- Cheryl and Rebecca’s discussion on the systemic challenges and solutions for improving diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.
- The critical role parents and teachers play in shaping perceptions of construction careers.
Connect with Cheryl Loak and TUTS Group:
- Website: tutsuk.co.uk
- Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: @tutstraining
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