The Victorian Government is currently developing a strategy for the manufacturing sector to support, upskill and mentor women, while removing barriers in manufacturing’s historically male-dominated workforce.
The Government has recognised it needs to partner with industry to support women to enter and remain in the industry. Ai Group is assisting the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing to make connections with companies to discuss what the Strategy might entail, to learn more about the industry and some of the challenges it may face in recruiting and retaining women.
Please contact Peter Canavan peter.canavan@aigroup.com.au if you have views on recruiting and retaining women in manufacturing that can inform the Strategy.
Peter contributes to education and training policy and manages Centre projects including state industry skills advisory projects and apprenticeship and traineeship projects that often explore new models. Peter has many years' experience in the vocational training sector, and has managed projects for the Victorian Government relating to education and training.
