Check Out These Websites for More Information on Women in Non-Traditional Trades
Youth Central Case Studies – Girls in Trades
Check out this case study about female school leavers taking up apprenticeships in non-traditional trades.
Women’s Struggle for Equality in the Metal Trades
Read about the history of women in the metal trades industry and the journey of women to equality within trades.
Australian Centre for Leadership for Women – Women in Non-Traditional Trades
An article from the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women about women in non-traditional trades and the International Women’s Day Awards.
Buildmore- Women into Building
Learn more about this organisation that aims to provide job opportunities, support and encouragement for women in the building and construction industry. The objective of the housing showcase is to elevate the awareness and acceptance of women who choose the construction industry as a career of choice.
An online directory of women in trades & services in Victoria.
National Association of Women in Construction
Learn more about the Australian National Association of Women in Construction who help women meet, offer support and network with other women in the construction industry.
Find about an out of the ordinary book written by sixteen IT Girls on a mission to change the image of their industry in the minds of teenage girls and prove that tech girls are indeed chic.
Women in the Australian Defence Force
Learn more about a career with the Australian Defence Force, and how they cater to women.
Challenger Institute of Technology; Opportunities for Women in Trades
Find out more about the Challenger Institute of Technology and their close partnership with community groups and agencies to help provide opportunities for women in trades.
Trades-women in Building and Construction
Why should Boys have all the fun? Find a career with a big future, the opportunity to earn great money and travel with the skills you learn. The Trades- women in Building and Construction website has all the information you need to get you started on a great new career path.
Learn about this exciting initiative from the QLD Government that aims to provide all Queensland women with a real opportunity to access the benefits and prospects offered by traditionally male-dominated careers and industries.
Women Building Careers in Construction
An article from the QLD Government about Samantha Sheppard, an entrepreneur and mentor in the construction industry with an incredible passion for her work, and getting more women involved in the trades industries.
Ladies to Tradies: Women Making It in Men's Business
Read Ladies to Tradies: Women Making It in Men's Business by Nicole Chettle from ABC News. An article about how Australian women are breaking down the gender barriers in the trades industry.
Women in Construction: from Wisenet (Women in Science Enquiry Network Inc);
Read Women in Construction by Nicola Thompson from Wisenet about how important it is for women to get into the trades industry (specifically construction) and the many benefits that are available for those who do.
A great video from Canada about the benefit of employing women in non-traditional trades.
Women in Racing: from Racing and Sports
RVL Recognises Role of Women in Racing from Racing and Sports Online is an article about how women are playing an increasingly important role in the Victorian Thoroughbred racing industry.
Women in Mining and Resources QLD
Learn about Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ); a not-for-profit group that organises talks and networking events primarily aimed at bringing together women in many and varied job roles from all areas of the primary resources industry.
Women in Horticulture: from Growcom
This article looks as how Growcom works with growers in North Queensland and how they recognised that in times of crisis it is often the women in a community who are relied upon to provide support networks and to communicate farming needs.
Learn more about women in engineering and their vision that engineering becomes an inclusive profession which values, supports and celebrates the contributions of women in the engineering industry.
AAJSAJ Women at Work – Non-Traditional Jobs
This upbeat video that lets you meet some women who have found great satisfaction working in non-traditional trades.
Try-a-Skill WorldSkills International, Calgary 2009
If you're a woman looking for a career in skills, trades or the technology industry, this video from the WorldSkills International Competition Calgary 2009 is an excellent place to start.
Australian Women in Agriculture
Learn about Australian Women in Agriculture. AWiA is Australia's peak organisation for women across all areas of agriculture.
Juliet Potter - The Original Auto Chick
Juliet Potter is recognised by Australian women as a champion and pioneer in feminising the automotive industry.
WinA is a network of women who operate businesses or work in the automotive industry.
Women Who Wear Boots Part 1
Women Who Wear Boots Part 2
Women Who Wear Boots Part 3
Women Who Wear Boots Part 4
This great four part series from the USA is about women in the construction industry. Through these videos, we learn about the benefits of women working in the construction industry.
The Spark Episode 19 - Women Apprentices and Training
Watch an episode of The Spark (a program from the Electrical Trades Union, Southern States Branch) about female apprentices within the electrical trade.
The Skills Shortage - Women in the Skilled Trades
This is a great video about how employing women in non-traditional trades has been a highly effective solution to the skills shortage in Canada, who has a similar problem to Australia.
Manufacturing Skills Australia
Learn more about women in the automotive and manufacturing industry from Manufacturing Skills Australia
Opportunities for Women in Automotive Industry
Read this interview with Tony Molla (Vice President of Communications for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) by Jody DeVere from askpatty.com
Australian Women's Motorsport Network Inc (AWMN)
The Australian Women's Motorsport Network Inc (AWMN) was launched in March 2001 as a need was seen for a support network for the growing number of women involved in all aspects of motorsport, from fans to competitors, and for women who work in - or plan to have a career in the automotive industry
Manufacturing Skills Australia
Learn more about women in the automotive and manufacturing industry from Manufacturing Skills Australia
Women Welcome in the Auto Industry
Read this article by Melissa McCormick from carpoint.com.au about how the boys club has been letting in girls, and are all the better for it.
Women in Technology (WiT) is one of Queensland's most respected and active technology industry associations and a peak body for women in the technology industry in Queensland.
Women in Film and Television NSW
Women in Film and Television NSW is committed to improving the status of women, both on and off the screen, by supporting and advancing women working in the film, television and related screen industries.
Women are I.T. is an organisation providing a framework upon which women in Information Technology can extend their network and expand their knowledge in an environment that encourages open conversation and debate. We want to encourage women to choose I.T. as a career and raise the status of women in Australian business, in the I.T. industry in particular.
The Chamber of Women in Business
The Chamber of Women in Business is a not for profit incorporated association supporting women in business in the Canberra region. Here you can learn about their role, vision, mission and management committee.
Women in Media provides a unique opportunity for women in the media industry in Western Australia to meet, listen to, learn from and network with other women.
Manufacturing Skills Australia
Learn more about women in the automotive and manufacturing industry from Manufacturing Skills Australia.
The Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Cluster has been established to ensure that women in a manufacturing role can connect, learn and network with like-minded professionals.
Campaign to Progress Women in Manufacturing
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) is launching a campaign to assist women with career progression in the manufacturing industry.
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists.
Women in Engineering, Monash University
Some people think Engineering is all about men in hard hats and heavy machinery. Think again, because Engineering is no longer just a job for the boys!
AHA Celebrates Women in Hospitality
An article about how the Australian Hotels Association is recognising and celebrating the contributions of women in the industry by from Annette Shailer The Shout.
If you are looking for a great networking organisation; an opportunity to make new friends and meet like-minded people and fellow tourism industry colleagues then look no further.
Women in the Australian Defence Force
Learn more about a career with the Australian Defence Force, and how they cater to women.
WITT will assist women to develop their businesses both within the State and nationally. It will give women an organised voice in the industry. It will stimulate good ideas in learning, teamwork and communications.
Read this great article about women in viticulture, by Kate Dekuijer for ABC Rural News
Women Can Be Great Bartenders Too
An article by Adebola Oni about how women are becoming increasingly confident behind the bar and giving the boys a run for their money.
The Steaks are High When Becoming a Female Butcher
An article by Miles Godfrey from The Leader about Jannali resident Tahnee Budden-Murphy who is making a name for herself in a male-dominated butchery profession.
Women in Mining Network (WIMnet)
The WIMnet aims to promote attraction and retention of women in the mining industry.
The Perth Women in Mining and Resources networking group started in 2003 with the idea of being proactive about supporting women in the mining industry.
Women In Mining: More Work Needed
Read this article from Mining Australia about how the mining industry is working to improve and increase the role of women within the industry.
Women in Mining - An Untapped Resource
Read this article by Babs McHugh from ABC Rural News about how women are playing an important role in fixing the skills shortage in the mining industry.
10 Ways to Attract Women to Manufacturing
An article about attracting women to the manufacturing industry by Bert Maes
Women in Manufacturing - A Job for the Girls
An article from The Manufacture by Margaret Wood, MD of ICW UK Ltd, about how manufacturing must make itself amenable to female workers.
The RWN works in innovative ways to share information and promote action on rural women's issues, often in partnership with individuals, groups and non-government and government agencies.
Queensland Rural Women's Network Inc (QRWN)
The Queensland Rural Women's Network Inc was formed in 1993 to meet the needs of women in rural communities throughout the state.
Read this great article about women in viticulture By Kate Dekuijer for ABC Rural News.
The Steaks are High When Becoming a Female Butcher
An article by Miles Godfrey from The Leader about Jannali resident Tahnee Budden-Murphy who is making a name for herself in a male-dominated butchery profession.
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