April 2024 update - Podcast interview

The April 2024 episode of the Cumberland Conversations Podcast features a Women in Trades special:

* Special interview with Christine Rieksen from Training Services NSW.
* Current initiatives that the Women in Trades program is doing under the Trade Pathways program.
* The importance of having a diverse workplace.
* The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠latest community consultations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland.

Presented by the ⁠⁠⁠Cumberland City Council⁠⁠⁠ Community Engagement Team.

March 2023 update - Women in Trade events

This month we have two new events for those interested in finding out more about trades:

Diversity is good for business

As part of the 'Trade Up to a Better Future Program' you're invited to join the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, Brown Boss Babes, and cumberland City Council to learn about the benefits of women in trade and non-traditional roles. What challenges do women face in trade and male dominated industries? How do they overcome them? How do they break gender barriers? How do women from CALD background face challenges in business?
Come and Listen to women from various fields talk about their journey, success stories and challenges they have faced. Featuring guest speakers Vithyaa Thavapalan (Fo-Founder & Presidet, Brown Boss Babes) and Prof Alphia Possamai-Inesedy (Pro Vice Chancellor, Western Sydney University), and a panel of business leaders.

Tuesday 26 March at Wenty Leagues Club - find out more and book your place here.

Open Day - Training and Jobs for women in Construction

On Wednesday 27 March, Cumberland City Council and DLI Training are holding an open day for women interested in short training courses to get a job in the construction industry. It is a chance to find out about programs, try some practical demonstrations, and even win a scholarship to pay for your course! Find out more here.