Volvo CE expands ‘Iron Women’ initiative to address labour gap

Andy Brown Head of Content, Construction and Engagement

26 March 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has formalised its Iron Women programme as a unified global platform to solve a severe shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals.

The Iron Women concept was originally introduced by Volvo Trucks in 2016 and has enabled over 700 women across ten countries to enter professional driving roles.

In 2024, Volvo CE adapted the model for construction equipment, launching its first program in Ukraine to educate women as certified heavy equipment operators.…

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