Girls of Steel

Assisting women to gain an apprenticeship in a non-traditional trade

Are you?

• Aged 17 and over

• Starting your career or want a new career

• Ready for a trade for life

What
The Girls of Steel program combines training and job skills with the aim of employment on completion.

Course work will be underpinned by a Certificate II in Engineering. The course is project-based, including the manufacture of park furniture for councils, sculptures, trailers, signposts and bespoke letterboxes.

When/Where

Join us at the Kariong, NSW campus now!
Location: Green Central, 2 Kangoo Rd, Kariong NSW 2250

Our next Girls of Steel program commences in April 2024. To be eligible, registration with a Workforce Australia Employment Service Provider is required.

We have flexible course hours within school terms to support participants of all ages.

Cost
FREE

Why
Nationally, just over 12% of the engineering labour workforce is female. This project aims to foster gender diversity in the workplace, by placing women in non-traditional roles. We aim to provide a smooth and supported transition for our participants into the workforce.

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