Rhiannon is an Overhead Apprentice at Yarra Trams and is part of an all-female group of apprentices at Yarra Trams, the biggest tram network in the world.
TWA: When did you realise you were interested in taking up a trade?
Rhiannon: When I was doing traffic control for Yarra Trams, I worked alongside the overhead department and realised the work being done was something I would enjoy.
TWA: When you first decided to do a trades apprenticeship did you receive support from people around you for your choice of career?
R: My family work within trades so there was a lot of support from them to work in a trades role.
TWA: Did you consider any other career options?
R: Yes, I was a hairdresser prior to doing this apprenticeship. I went to a school that was big on women going into trades
TWA: Tell us about your career so far and what you have enjoyed the most about working in trades.
R: I enjoy working with the great team at Yarra Trams and like that it is a family friendly environment. I also enjoy the challenges of this role.
