In this weeks podcast we speak with Sika a second year diesel fitter apprentice working in the mining industry of Queensland. 30sec Sika’s Introduction44sec Where is Sika from47sec What Sika did before she started her apprenticeship1.41min Why women in trades seem to start there apprenticeship later2.07min How Sika found her…
Emma a Metal Fabricator
Nicole a Cabinet Maker
Nicole’s career began in the hospitality industry working as a chef. Nicole changed careers from one trade to another and is absolutely loving it and kicking goals. Nicole is now a cabinet maker with big plans for the future. The Show: 23sec Nicole Introduction 29sec Why Nicole got into cabinet…
Kerri Anne an Air Filtration Technician
Today we speak with Kerri-Anne, Completing a chef apprenticeship Kerri Anne has had a largely successful career working in many types of industries where women are underrepresented. Today’s story is all about the different types of opportunities you can pursue in trades 36sec Kerri-Anne introduction 1.37min How to get into…
Cass a Painter and Decorator
Cassandra is a painter and decorator from rural Victoria and has recently started up her own business. Cass shares some insights into painting and what it’s like to own your own business The show: 22sec Introduction Meet Cass 38sec Why Cass decided to get into painting 1.13min A typical day…
Heidi Test and Tag
Heidi has an electrical, test and tag business. Heidi shares her story and how she has established a thriving business. show notes: 38sec Heidi Introduction 1.05min Where Norsafe operates 1.35min How Heidi got into the industry 4.40min Hedi tells us about her workforce and team of all female employees 6.47min…
Carolyn a Upholsterer
Carolyn is an Upholsterer by trade. Upholstery is the work of providing furniture, such as seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. After completing her trade Carolyn studied at night school to become a teacher. Using the skills Carolyn learnt during her apprenticeship and full time role as…
Kiarra a industrial electrical apprentice
Kiarra a passionate industrial electrical apprentice. Breakdown of the Show: 31sec intro 44sec Kiarra shares what it is she doe for work 2.05min Kiarra explains what it is like to work on high voltage 5.14min Kiarra shares her passion for the industry 6.24min How Kiarra got into her apprenticeship 7.17min…
Sharine “Spanner” a motorcycle repair mechanic
Sharine is a motorbike repair mechanic. Fondly known as “Spanner” Sharine’s story is incredible! Sharine shares everything you need to know about getting into the industry. Through Sharine’s struggle to get into the industry, the persistence and eagerness she showed during her training, the awards and recognition, the mentoring she…
Jess a Mechanical Fitter
It was a career talk in high school that encouraged Jess to pursue a career in the trade industry. An army officer attended Jess’s school to talk about apprenticeship opportunities, This talk encouraged Jess to apply and she found her self as an apprentice mechanical fitter for the navy. Jess’s…
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