A qualified cabinet maker in her early 20’s, Laura has started her own business. Laura’s success and ambition in her trade have taught her a lot of lessons that she is willing to pass onto other women getting into the industry. Laura is an inspiration to other women in…

Dannielle is a Director of a Directional Drilling business in regional Victoria. Pipe Pro Directional Drilling won the innovation award last year at the commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. Since releasing this podcast they have again won the Central Highlands Water Trade Business award, So that is two years in…

Jess is currently working as a carpenter apprentice in regional Victoria. She also travels 2-3 hours to study architecture at university. Jess has big dreams for the future and is a fantastic example of what you can achieve with a career in the building industry. 36sec Jess Introduction 50sec Jess…

Donna is a maintenance supervisor for a Heavy Haulage Rio Tinto railway. Donna began her career as an apprentice machinist, her career took her overseas where she transferred her skills into the building industry. When Donna returned to Australia she continued her career in the mining industry becoming a leader…

Laura is a Plumber and has been so for 10 years! Laura shares her journey and advice on finding an apprenticeship. Laura loves her career choice and has plans to take over the family business or start her own one day. 30sec Laura Intro 38sec How Laura got into Plumbing…

Kara is an electrical and instrumentation apprentice working in the Western Australian gold mines. Kara shares her story as a mature age apprentice and all the reasons why it’s never too late to start an apprenticeship. Interview breakdown: 35sec Kara intro 58 sec Kara tells us how long she has…

Joan is a mechanic who then became a TAFE trainer. Jo is passionate about sharing her car knowledge with women, hosting her own basic mechanical knowledge classes for women and teaching her daughters to care for their cars. Joan is currently enjoying retirement but as you will hear she is…

  Kaye shares her journey in the automotive industry. From working in the wrecking yard to spraying cars. Kaye has had an impressive career in the automotive industry and now owns her own business where she sprays and rebuilds cars.   25sec Kaye’s Introduction 43sec Kaye shares how she got…

  Vida’s career is one to keep an eye on. Vida currently works on commercial sites as a carpentry apprentice. Vida left her career in the event industry, ditching brides for concreting and formwork. Vida has big goals for the future and is working towards becoming a builder and architect…

Click to watch Eilish on Studio 10 In this week’s episode we interview Eilish, A plumber by trade and recent star on the Studio 10 set. Eilish tells us there are only 49 female qualified plumbers in Queensland. Eilish suggests we  get rid of the stigma that apprenticeship’s in male…