Trade Up To a Better Future

Trade Up to a Better Future is Cumberland City Council initiative under the Connecting Women to Trades Program a program that helps women enter into trade-based professions. The program is designed to break down barriers and create a more inclusive workforce. 

The program is for women of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in a trade. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or a stay-at-home parent, Trade Up to a Better Future can help you achieve your goals. 

Stay up to day with the latest news and events in the Trade Up to a Better Future program in our newsfeed below.

April 2024 update - Podcast interview

The April 2024 episode of the Cumberland Conversations Podcast features a Women in Trades special: * Special interview with Christine Rieksen from Training Services NSW. * Current initiatives that the Women in Trades program is doing under the Trade Pathways program. * The importance of having a diverse workplace. * The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠latest community consultations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and initiatives in Cumberland. Presented by the ⁠⁠⁠Cumberland City Council⁠⁠⁠ Community Engagement Team.

March 2023 update - Women in Trade events

This month we have two new events for those interested in finding out more about trades: Diversity is good for business As part of the 'Trade Up to a Better Future Program' you're invited to join the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, Brown Boss Babes, and cumberland City Council to learn about the benefits of women in trade and non-traditional roles. What challenges do women face in trade and male dominated industries? How do they overcome them? How do they break gender barr...

The project aims are to:

1. Determine and address the barriers faced by women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including newly arrived immigrants and those on refugee and humanitarian visas in participating in training pathways and employment in the trade sectors.

2. Provide education and solutions to dismantle these barriers within these communities and support individuals who wish to pursue careers or employment in the trade sectors.

3. Educate and collaborate with local businesses and employers on the benefits of promoting equality of opportunity, diversity of talent and workplaces free from gender discrimination.

4. Be a safe and trusted source for the local community to obtain information and referrals to the resources and services available from local organisations, educational institutes and State and Federal government to facilitate a stronger and more inclusive economy.

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*Connecting Women to Trades is funded under the grant program by Trade Pathways Program – Training NSW 

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