Young Women in Trades and Technology Expo 16 May, 2022

On Monday 16 May, 2022 we had five Year 9 students attend ‘The Trades Fit – Young Women in Trades and Tech Expo’ at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Trades Fit – Young Women in Trades and Tech was an inaugural expo hosted by the Department of Education and Training. The expo showcased employment options within the trades and tech industries, with interactive displays set up for students to experience what these careers could be.

The expo introduced female students in Years 9 and 10 to career pathways in traditionally male dominated industries, and provide information about how they can pursue exciting career opportunities in these fields.

Students heard from trade and tech representatives from fields including building and construction, electrical engineering, plumbing, automotive, transport and logistics, mining, agriculture and horticulture, aviation, marine, and many more.

Students were able to engage with these career pathways through hands-on experiences, tech displays, information sessions, panel discussions, and guest speakers.

The feedback from our students:

Madelene – “Great experience to try new things and have ideas about what is ahead and could be in my future. The people were so friendly and the environment was very interactive.”

Jessica – “Really exciting, it was much more exciting than I thought it would be. The exhibitors were really nice and it was great to learn about the different trades, even if you don’t want to be one. The activities were amazing. It was really good.”

Chloe – “So beneficial as I got to learn about the different possibilities for females in trades. The activities gave us insight into the trades more specifically. The VR of being in a ‘lift well’ was so cool.”

Janneziah – “I really liked that I could explore the different trade areas. I really loved all the freebies and information we were given.”

Haleemah – “I liked how there were a lot of careers to look at and explore. The activities were great.”