The Trades Fit: Young Women in Trades and Tech - demo

The Trades Fit - Young Women in Trades and Tech is an inaugural expo hosted by the Department of Education and Training. The expo showcases employment options within the trades and tech industries, with interactive displays set up for students to experience what these careers could be.

The expo will introduce female students* in years 9 and 10 to career pathways in traditionally male dominated industries, and provide information about how they can pursue exciting career opportunities in these fields.

Leading the activity for National Careers Week, The Trades Fit lets young women connect with employers, key industry organisations and supporters of gender equity, that are helping women step into these fields.

Students will hear from trade and tech representatives from fields including building and construction, electrical engineering, plumbing, automotive, transport and logistics, mining, agriculture and horticulture, aviation, marine, and many more.

Students will be able to engage with these career pathways through hands-on experiences, tech displays, information sessions, panel discussions, and guest speakers.

We invite teachers to book for their students so they can get involved and immerse themselves in all things trades and tech.

All Victorian secondary schools have the opportunity to include up to 20 female students* across years 9 and 10 to attend.

There'll be four sessions across two days. Each school can attend only one of the sessions.

Book now as spaces are limited.

The Trades Fit Poster

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All Victorian secondary schools

Book your session for up to 20 students* across years 9 and 10.

• Session 1: Booked out
• Session 2: Monday 16 May, 12.45 pm to 3.30 pm
• Session 3: Tuesday 17 May, 9.30 am to 12.15 pm
• Session 4: Tuesday 17 May, 12.45 pm to 3.30 pm

Book your session!

School bookings close Wednesday 20 April 2022.

Notification of allocated session will be by email no later than Friday 22 April 2022. Early submission of the booking form may improve the chance of being offered a preferred session.

Please note schools to provide own transport and CRTs.

All trade and tech businesses/organisations

Book your stand at the expo and provide details of your exhibit, presentation, and display.

For all Exhibitor inquiries please contact School.Industry.Event@education.vic.gov.au.

* This event is for young women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of young women.