Desired outcomes
- Boost awareness of the social
and economic benefits of a
career in trades - Improved exposure of trade
pathways for women - Greater visibility of female
trade ambassadors
Curious about a career in construction?
Connecting Women to Trades is a NSW Government initiative that supports women to take their first steps into a trade career.
The project will focus on an introductory trade experience through accredited and non-accredited training. There will also be targeted career and employment information.
ATC is offering a pre employment course in October/ November 2022 across three locations, Bega, Queanbeyan and Wollongong. The program will give female participants an initial understanding of the building and construction industry.
Bega Program
10th – 21st October
Queanbeyan Program
4th – 17th November
Wollongong Program
TBA
What does the course include?
The course consists of a blend of accredited and non accredited training over a 2 week period that will equip participants with training that includes:
- Use carpentry tools and equipment
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White card)
- Fitness for construction
- Issue of personal protective equipment
- Resilience
- Working in a team
- Job seeking skills
- Industry guest speakers
Pillars of action
Increase the appeal of trades to raise women’s level of participation
Facilitate change to remove cultural and societal barriers
Support women’s learning to maximise vocational outcomes
Desired outcomes
- Greater numbers of women
taking part and completing
vocational education training - Development of skills that
lead to a career in trades - Increased awareness of
gender discrimination across
workplaces in all trades sectors
Desired outcomes
- Confidence to enter training
and employment in trades - Stronger career networks
between industry, employers
and women in NSW - Reduced financial barriers
that deter women from
entering trades
