Women Who Weld (WWW) aims to provide an opportunity and safe environment for young women to try the practical skill of welding. This provides the student with an understanding of welding and an idea if STEAM school subjects and a trade career pathway is something they wish to explore further.

With the goal of building gender diversity in the workplace, ‘Women Who Weld’ aims to address our national trade skills shortage. The program encourages young women to consider a trade pathway where 76% of jobs within Queensland’s manufacturing sector are occupied by men.

The proposed activity is a 1 x day workshop for 15 Year 10 female students prior to subject selection. The program will take the format of an initial safety induction, then an introduction on how to MIG weld followed by the making of jewellery tree, windchime, etc.