From Taster Day to Training: How Myleigh-Anne Walker Found Her Path in Construction

Myleigh-Anne Walker - Former Taster Day Attendee

For Myleigh-Anne Walker, a 15-year-old student from Lowton High School, construction has always been more than just bricks and mortar — it’s a field full of creativity, problem-solving, and opportunities to make a real impact. Her journey into the industry began in a classroom, but it was a Construction For Women taster day at Warrington & Vale Royal College that transformed that curiosity into ambition, showing her the breadth of opportunities within the industry and inspiring her next steps.

Discovering the Industry

Before attending the taster day, Myleigh-Anne had only a basic understanding of design and planning, with little insight into the wide range of roles in construction. The day’s workshops — covering trades, technical roles, and design — opened her eyes to the variety of career options available.

Inspired by the experience, she decided to continue her studies at Warrington & Vale Royal College, developing practical skills while exploring her growing interest in home design and sales. Myleigh-Anne also engaged with employers to further her development, securing a work experience with Redrow’s commercial and technical team, which helped her find her passion for engaging directly with clients.

“The taster day helped me understand that construction isn’t just about offices and plans — there are so many roles I hadn’t considered before,” Myleigh-Anne reflects. “It showed me the opportunities available and made me confident about taking the next steps.”

The taster day introduced her to the wide range of opportunities within construction, from trades to technical roles, giving her a clearer picture of the career paths available.

Championing Women in Construction

Myleigh-Anne is passionate about encouraging more women to enter the industry:

“Women are very capable and important in construction — it’s not just for men,” she says. “Opportunities like this show that women can do the same jobs and make a real difference.”

She believes that initiatives like Construction For Girls taster days,  are vital for attracting young women and girls, especially if introduced at an earlier stage in schools. She also suggests expanding work experience opportunities and offering part-time positions to school and college students, making it easier for young women to explore careers in construction.

The Impact of Construction For Women

Through initiatives like the taster day, Myleigh-Anne connected with mentors, peers, and a network that continues to support her career journey. She values these opportunities highly:

“Having access to the Construction For Women network and events like this gives young women a head start. It opens doors and shows us what’s possible in the industry.”

Looking Ahead

Myleigh-Anne’s journey — from a one-day taster session to enrolling in college and securing work experience — exemplifies the impact of Construction For Women: helping young women see themselves in the built environment, providing guidance, and creating opportunities to succeed.

With her passion, curiosity, and newfound confidence, Myleigh-Anne is not just planning her career — she is actively building it.

She is a shining example of how early exposure, guidance, and opportunities can turn curiosity into ambition — and ambition into a clear career path.