School Programs

We’re speaking with girls and young women at schools throughout Australia about the variety of opportunities available within the trades industry and why they should consider them. After all, if you don’t know about trade options, you’re not likely to choose one. 

We offer presentations and activities to support schools in showcasing the trades as valid and viable career options for students transitioning to their next stage. To date, we’ve spoken with over 4,000 students.

What’s It All About?

We speak with students about who we are as an organisation, why what we do is important, and invite a tradeswoman to speak to her experience in the industry.

Our program teaches students:

• What types of trade careers are available
• Who the women are that work in them – including a tradeswoman who speaks at each program!
• Why to consider a trades career, including how tradespeople make a difference and what they get paid. 
• Where to seek further information

The program is flexible and can be tailored to fit most time limits. We leave space for students to ask questions and find out more about what motivates the tradeswoman, why she likes her job, and even what time she gets up in the morning!

Get in touch with us via the form below if you’re keen to learn more about the services we offer to schools.

Why It’s Important

With representation of women in trades remaining stagnant, at 2%, for 25 years, we believe educating the community is a huge part of the battle to creating a gender-equal industry.

Over 40% of students seek career advice from teachers, which is why we’re working to ensure careers, job pathways, skills, and subjects aren’t labelled by gender in the classroom. Because as we know, labels can contribute to gender bias and may influence a child’s view on the “correct” pathway to a career.

We encourage all young people – female, male or gender non-conforming – to consider trades as viable and valid career options. 

What are the benefits of a trades career?

• Financial and job security
• Tradies are in demand
• No two days are the same
• Ability to move up the ladder
• Shorter and more affordable training path
• Future leadership opportunities
• Continue to stay active and fit whilst at work
• Enjoy the work you’re doing!

Interested in exploring what trades career options are available to you? Learn more here. 

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