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Careers for women take a new direction

More and more women are getting involved in careers, particularly trades, that until recently were undertaken only by men. Skills shortages, advances in machine technology and a shift in attitude are just some of the factors that have led to the acceptance and encouragement of women taking part in traditionally ‘male’ trades. Some key industries that now persuade women to get involved are Automotive, Building & Construction, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Mining and Rural & Farming.

Women tradies take on building careers
More ladies should become tradies - so says Minister for Women Pru Goward.
Guest Blog - Fiona Shewring
Fiona is a teacher of painting and decorating at TAFE NSW, Illawarra Institute
Everyone wants a Butcher as girls get in for their cut
An article looking at the increase in the number of women going into butchery, once a male-dominated domain. From the Sydney Morning Herald (www.smh.com.au), 26th July 2011.
WIT - Supporting Equality
The building and construction industry is an ever changing one and the demand for trades’ people such as painters and decorators is constantly on the increase. Therefore WIT is proud to be of assistance to this demand by delivering quality education and training to students, both male and female, who want to learn the real skills required to become a successful trade’s person
Training makes Renee’s future mechanically sound
A mature-aged apprentice is breaking new ground in one of the country’s key areas of skills shortage.
Fiona Shewring Teacher, Painting and Decorating TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute
What does it take to become a tradeswoman? Most tradeswomen I know would say that you need to be good with your hands, don’t mind getting dirty when you’re working and be very, very determined to persevere!
Cessnock's Apprentice Chef Bianca Palmer Wins Peter Howard Scholarship at the HTN Youth Skills Showcase.
After a five year break, last night saw the return of the HTN Youth Skills Showcase - a celebration of young talent. Held in the Ambassador Restaurant at the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE - Ryde College, nine HTN Apprentice Chefs, including Executive Chef Bianca Palmer, designed and produced a fantastic and innovative meal for the ninety five guests - which included Industry, HTN Directors and staff, representatives of the Royal Australian Navy, apprentice families and guest of honour Peter Howard.
Great Waiters Race
The annual Great Waiters Race in Sydney is based on the famous traditional race from Paris 'La Course des Filles and Garcons de Cafe'. It's a fun way for waiters to test their speed and dexterity, and at the same time raise money for charity. It's happening at the Overseas Passenger Terminal on Sydney Harbour on March 27, 2011.
Fancy getting paid to ride???
Can you believe the Australian racing industry that employs over 240,000 Australians and 100,000 of those on a full-time basis is suffering a skilled worker shortage?
Horse Industry Pioneer, Mavis Lockwood
Mavis Lockwood has been riding horses for more than 78 years and still competes. Her story proves that age doesn't weary a true equestrian champion
Information on Women in Hospitality, Tourism and Services
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Information on Women in the Electrical Industry
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Information on Women in Agriculture, Rural and Farming
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Information on Women in Metals and Engineering
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Information on Women in Manufacturing
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Information on Women in IT, Film and Business
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Information on Women in Mining
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Information on Women in the Automotive Industry
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Information on Women in Building, Construction and Property Services
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Information on Women in Non-Traditional Trades
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Watch videos about women
in non-traditional trades

Ever wanted to know more about getting into a non-traditional trade? The videos below give you a taste some of the fantastic careers available to women today.