Brentwood Pathways Newsletter

The Trades Fit – Young Women in Trades and Tech expo

The expo for year 9 and 10 students is on at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 16 and 17 May 2022. Book by Friday 25 March 2022

 

 

The Trades Fit – Young Women in Trades and Tech expo on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 May 2022 will kick off National Careers Week.

 

School bookings for the free event close on Friday 25 March 2022.

 

The new expo will demonstrate the exciting world of trade and tech industries to young women and the rewarding and highly paid career opportunities they can provide.

The event is for students in years 9 and 10 in Victorian secondary schools. It is for young women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that puts the experiences of young women at the centre.

 

It is a chance to meet with employers, industry organisations and supporters of gender equity in industry that are helping women step into these fields.

 

The department is hosting the event in partnership with organisations including Tradeswomen Australia, Top 100 Women, Boating Industry Association of Victoria, Holmesglen TAFE, Kangan TAFE, Incolink, and Master Plumbers to spotlight future employment opportunities for young women in industries that are traditionally male dominated.

 

The exhibition runs over 2 days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and will feature representatives from industries including:

  • building and construction
  • electrical engineering
  • plumbing
  • automotive
  • cyber security
  • mining
  • robotics
  • aviation
  • marine.

Young women who attend can participate in hands-on learning experiences, technology displays, information sessions and panel discussions. They will also hear from guest speakers.

 

If interested please see the Pathways Office in the SLC so we can make bookings for the event. 

 

For more information, download the Trades Fit expo poster.

For further enquiries, contact Victoria Robinson, Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce: