Top Researchers Unpack the Future of Women’s Role in Trades

Join MIGAS as we dive deep with top researchers, Assoc. Prof. Christina M. Scott-Young from RMIT University and Dr. Jessica Borg from the University of Melbourne are unravelling the untapped potential of women in traditional trades!

Key Topics We Explore: 👉🏼 The current landscape of women in trades, zooming in on construction. Unveiling why women, a powerhouse of skills, remain an untapped trade resource.👉🏼 Apprenticeships: A golden key to addressing skills shortages. Breaking down historical and societal barriers faced by women in trades.👉🏼 Real stories & experiences of women navigating through the trades environment.👉🏼 Actionable steps towards an inclusive and welcoming trade sector Featuring insights from: 👉🏼 Assoc. Prof. Christina M. Scott-Young: A management research maven with a rich background in clinical psychology, specialising in women in construction, diversity, leadership, and workplace wellbeing. 👉🏼 Dr. Jessica Borg: A fervent lecturer and researcher focusing on the complexities of work environments, especially in construction, and a recipient of numerous awards for her impactful research. 🔥 We Discuss: The role of apprenticeships, personal interests, family, friends, and media in shaping women’s career paths in trades🔥 Envisioning a future with balanced gender representation in traditional trades🔥 The anticipated benefits and successful case studies of increasing gender diversity in trades