Building an Inclusive Workforce
We’re dedicated to promoting workplace diversity and are committed to increasing workforce participation for women across the various industries we work in.
We offer a range of programs designed to support women into traditionally male-dominated trade career pathways by creating new opportunities in both established and emerging sectors. This includes introducing pre-school leavers to trade careers and pre-apprenticeship programs; to advice and mentoring for mid-career women to transition into new careers in trades.
Some of the great programs we offer are:
Women in Trades Pre-Apprenticeship is a multi-Industry project supported by the Victorian Department of Education and Training – Apprenticeships Victoria that aims to provide female participants with the opportunity to have a hands-on trial of a range of vocational trade occupations over 6 to12 weeks. AGA delivers the Women in Trades initiative on behalf of the Apprentice Employment Network (AEN) in Victoria.
Connecting Women to Trades provides culturally & linguistically diverse women across Sydney with access to crucial career advice and pre-employment support, to support them develop confidence, independence and employability skills to start a career in trades. This program is delivered by Mas National.
Women in Trades Mentoring Program provides access to trades industry support, networking events, podcasts and webinars, monthly check-ins, and our mentor platform. This program is delivered by Mas Nataional helps women thrive in their trade career.
Women in Trades Gateway Services is a tailored program delivered by Mas National to provide female participants with one-on-one career advice and support. The aim is to help each participant explore careers in non-traditional fields. Our qualified Career Advisors will help map out a pathway to your dream trade career and link you in with programs to offer ongoing support to ensure you success in your chosen field.
Contact us to find out more:
AGA offers Trade Pre-Apprenticeships in Victoria.
Mas provides a range of programs to support women in trades.
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