A program named “Women who Weld,” is set to introduce schoolgirls to careers in trade.
Australia’s skills shortage in male-dominated trades could be solved by women as a new program emerges to encourage girls into these careers.
Girls from the age of 14 are being introduced to job opportunities in the manufacturing, mining and construction industries, brightening the future of trades.
Last year women made up 16.6 % of trade workers in Australia, a significant boost from 14.7% in 2018.
The Women who Weld program has led to a 20 % increase in female interest in trade pathways since it was kickstarted in 2018.