Chris – Training Services NSW Department of Education
New South Wales government is investing over a hundred billion dollars in infrastructure projects over the next four years, and really critical to the delivery of those projects is a skilled and diverse trades workforce. So schools across New South Wales are participating in Trade Readiness Programs, which is delivered by the Regional Industry Education Partnerships program.
Sherrie – Careers Adviser, Lucas Heights Community School
We're educating our students to leave school and be productive human beings. A program like this is a stepping stone to students reaching that goal.
Chris – Training Services NSW Department of Education
The goal of today is to figure out, do you like this? Do you want to do this? Do you want to do some work experience in this?
Chris – Training Services NSW Department of Education
Trade Readiness Programs aim to increase the participation of young people in the trades workforce by giving them hands-on taster training delivered by training providers, and also giving them opportunities to connect with trades employers.
Lewis – People and Culture Manager, Planet Plumbing
We want to change the stereotype in our industry. I think it's really important to have a diverse workforce. We have female apprentice plumbers and we provide an opportunity for them In our industry,
Maddison, Student, Lucas Heights High School
Being the only girl was a bit frightening to start with, but I like being very interactive with the work.
Mark, Student, Lucas Heights High School
You can learn so many things through that, and it can lean into so many other different paths as well.
Maddison Student, Lucas Heights High School
If there's any people that want to do this, I reckon they should.
Mark, Student, Lucas Heights High School
Just get out of your comfort zone, you've got really nothing to lose. There's so many things you can do.