Trailblazing Tradeswomen - Inspiring stories of Resilience
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About this event
This fabulous and feisty panel of women collectively share over 40 years of trades and teaching experience, and will tell their tales of true grit and determination in a male orientated world.
A must see session for teachers, tradies, apprentices and employers who want to build resilience, embrace change and improve industry standards.
Tradeswomen Panellist Information:
Amanda Woods - Founder of the Women in Trades Network in Victoria, Graduate Diploma in Education Technology, Teacher at Holmesglen TAFE, Furniture Maker, Carpenter.
“As the only girl at the party in my trade I always found it difficult...the expectations I had for myself to succeed and the expectation from employers that I had to be better than the other workers is something I still feel is very relevant today.”
Jo Devenish - First Female Tunnel Boring Machine Operation in Australia – John Holland Metro Tunnel Project, Qualified A grade electrician, Former Business Owner Elechick, Teacher NECA Education and Careers
"Some believe that women are incapable but I’ve surprised many people. You do not need to be a massive muscle man to do this job, and sometimes because we are smaller, we can squeeze into areas that they can’t which can be advantageous.”
Robyn Gray - Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Education, , Graduate Diploma Careers and Education. Careers Advisor and Consultant, Teacher (Woodwork/ Metal work/ Art).
Robyn has taught and counselled young students in the TIWI islands, TAFE and within the careers department of the universities , helping students, jobseekers, graduates and post graduates make decisions about their careers.