Entry into trades with tailored, on-the-job support
Steel Chicks supports women undertaking apprenticeships in steel, removing barriers and providing resources to foster confidence, improve workplace integration, and build sustainable trade careers.
What it offers
The program supports women entering or seeking to enter trades across the steel industry, offering:
- Support to connect with employers and secure an apprenticeship
- Connection to the supportive Steel Chicks community for networking and professional development
- Support to navigate workplace culture and challenges
Benefits for apprentices
Structured mentoring and guidance alongside formal training smooths the transition into apprenticeships, while supportive community access offers career-building professional development and networking opportunities.
Benefits for employers
Employers connect with motivated, job-ready women who are supported to succeed in trade environments, building workforce capability while meeting ESG and social procurement objectives.
