Lucyna Sibiga Interview – International Woman’s Day
 
1. What made you want to work in construction? 
I have always wanted a job where I can earn a good living and get a great sense of fulfillment at the end of the day. I feel construction is the perfect place for this. Working in construction through my apprenticeship with CJK, I see it as a great opportunity to gain so many useful and practical skills that also come in very handy in real life too!  
 
 
2. Why did you decide to become an Electrician? 
I find the electrical trade to be the most interesting and challenging. The topic itself is so vast and evolving that I’ll never be bored! When I finish my apprenticeship with CJK and become an Electrician, there are a lot of different career paths I can take so I think it’s really worth it.
 
 
3. Why did you choose CJK?
I found out about CJK through the recommendation of a good friend who worked there. When I started as an Accounts Assistant in 2019, I saw for myself how CJK stays true to their values. It truly is a happy working environment full of integrity which is not a common thing! When I decided I wanted to become an Electrician they took a great leap of faith in me and have supported me all the way.
 
 
4. What is your proudest achievement in CJK?
I‘m really glad I’ve switched positions. It was a difficult and risky decision for me to decide to become an apprentice, but I feel it was the right one!
 
5. What obstacles do you feel you have to come up against as a woman in construction?
Construction is a male dominated industry so being a woman on site can still be seen as a bit of an oddity by some. I think the process of integrating more women into the construction industry so that it’s the norm can be difficult at times. Thankfully, I feel like it’s an industry in transition, and it’s no longer just for men. Despite these barriers and with the support of CJK, I know that my ability to learn and do a good job on site is in no way higher or lesser just because I’m a girl.
 
 
6. In your opinion, why is it important that more women work in construction?
I strongly believe that everyone has a different set of skills, interests, and potentials, regardless of their gender. If more women worked in construction, I feel it would change the perception of women in the industry and show that our career choice should not be dictated by our gender.

CJK is proud to have delivered Baggage Handling System Projects all over Ireland since 2000.

We have been delivering best in class electrical services to the Industrial Sector in Ireland for over 20 years. We combine a highly experienced workforce with the latest innovations and technologies to deliver excellence, every time.

Thank you to our partners: daa, Arup, Vanderlande, Siemens,
Daifuku Airport Technologies, Cork Airport, Ireland West Airport, City of Derry Airport (CODA), Kerry Airport Ireland, Shannon Airport.

Congratulations to Jason Reilly for winning Apprentice of the Month for January. He won this award because he attained exceptional marks in his SOLAS exams.

We are so proud of Jason and his achievements – from the beginning Jason had the right attitude and was willing to learn, put in that extra mile and had the passion to follow his goals. He is an incredible endorsement of the company and we’re lucky to have him on board.

At CJK, hard work is not only recognised but it is rewarded. Our people are our most valuable asset and our success is dependent on their ability, loyalty and dedication. We support them throughout their career with a dedicated programme of training, mentoring, management development and on-the-job support.
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