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**DO YOU LIKE PROBLEM SOLVING?
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF YOU CAN DO A JOB THAT KEEPS YOU ACTIVE? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOW THINGS ARE BUILT?
…COME AND INVESTIGATE A TRADES CAREER AT THE WOMEN IN TRADES CONFERENCE!**
From the automotive to the construction industry, opportunities for a career in the trades have never been better.
Despite the great benefits of joining a trade, women make up less than 5% of tradespeople. Women in Trades wants to change that and host events specifically for women interested in learning more about starting a career in the trades.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
- The benefits of becoming an apprentice.
- The different trades and their career pathways.
- How to get started in your trade.
- What scholarships and financial assistance there are for your study.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Give different trades a go in live activities.
- Meet industry employers and find out about the jobs and organisations available.
- Hear directly from women working in different trades about the challenges and opportunities of a trades career.
- An exciting and inspirational keynote speaker (keep an eye out for the announcement!)
- Discussion by a panel of current apprentices, training advisors and employers about apprenticeships, training and career pathways.
DETAILS
WHERE: Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau 2104
WHEN: 3 pm, Wednesday, 31, August, 2022
AGENDA:
- 3.00 - Give a trade a go and meet the training providers & industry organisations
- 5.30 - Light supper
- 6.00 - Keynote and panel discussion
- 7.00 - Finish