TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) is proud to present…TAFETalks

On behalf of TAFEs around Australia, TDA is excited to be launching TAFETalks. TAFETalks provide a virtual platform for TAFE staff and other interested VET stakeholders to come together, to share, learn and create connections across institutes and states and territories on current issues and priorities. Join TDA CEO, Craig Robertson in conversation with the National Skills Commissioner, Adam Boyton at 12:00 AEST on 15 April 2021 for a look at the year ahead. Registration is essential.

Building and construction industry supporting women – Master Builders Association NSW

Currently in Australia’s second largest industry, women only total 1% of building trades in the country. For many years, the trade industry has been male dominated however, in recent years women in the industry have been on a rise and are continuing to boost Australia’s economic growth.

National tool workshops for girls and women – Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen (SALT)

Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen (SALT) started in 2009 and is a non-profit incorporated organisation, which provides a support network for tradeswomen, apprentices and girls and women who wish to enter the trades.

Build Like a Girl: encourage, recruit and retain women in trade roles

Build Like A Girl is a not-for-profit movement that is actively leading the way on how the building and construction industry encourages women.

Women in Business TAFE course – TAFE NSW

Women in Business is a NSW Government and TAFE NSW initiative that offers a fully subsidised online program for women who are looking to establish a micro business, a small business, or who are already operating a business.

Raelene Collins, laboratory technician – Charles Darwin University

Positive role models are important to women. As a member of the Australian VET Alumni, a national community of vocational education and training (VET) graduates, Raelene Collins is dedicated to sharing her learning journey with others to encourage greater participation and leading practice in VET.

Women in Adult and Vocational Education (WAVE)

WAVE is a national network of women involved in VET, adult education and the broad field of work-related education and training.

Forging connections through art – TAFE Queensland

Cholena Hughes’ journey with TAFE Queensland has led her down an unexpected yet highly-rewarding path. From learning artistic techniques to teaching others how to express themselves through creativity, the talented 41-year-old now uses the power of art to help rehabilitate prisoners at Woodford Men’s Correctional Centre.

Challenging stereotypes: celebrating International Women’s Day – Canberra Institute of Technology

Like many TAFEs, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is celebrating International Women’s Day 2021. CIT remains committed to helping students and staff challenge gender bias and inequality while reaching their goals in their chosen careers. Actively collaborating with industry and not-for-profit organisations to support women in achieving their goals is a positive way forward.

Graduate turns fashion design into an art form – TAFE SA

International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements in all aspects of life including the creative arts. TAFE SA graduate Isobel Davies uses fashion as a form of self-expression so it’s fitting that her designs have caught the eye of the arts community.