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Transforming industries, with female and non-binary
trade skilled workers and apprentices.

At Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) we are dedicated to revolutionising the trades industry and creating a future where women and non-binary people are empowered, represented and thriving in skilled trades careers. Our programs and services are a gateway to a world of opportunities and support women in trades.

Women only hold 1 out of 100 industry trades apprenticeships.

Female representation in trades is only 3% with some trades such as plumbing and welding only having 1% female representation

47% have left or thinking of leaving. The percentage of female tradies that have left of thinking about leaving due to lack of respect/ harassment.

Labour shortages have been identified in 153 occupations, with the technicians and trades workers group showing the highest level of skill shortage, with 42% of occupations in shortage

Our visions is to create a unified and inclusive community that connects stakeholders within skilled trades industries. Together we can shift the industry culture to one where everyone can thrive.

We firmly believe that every women and non-binary person deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding skilled trade career.

Supporting Women in Trade

At EWIT, we offer custom-designed immersive programs tailored to empower and inspire women and non-binary people to pick up the tools and consider a career within skilled trades.

Unleash your potential! Join our program and pave your path in the skilled trades world. A career in skilled trades offers not only financial stability but also the chance to make a tangible impact in your community. With endless opportunities for growth, hands-on experiences, and the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life, there’s no better time to step into this dynamic and rewarding field.

EWIT Trade Academy

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Addressing Skill Shortage and Boosting the Economy

Did you know that labour shortages have been identified in 153 occupations?

Among them the group of technicians and trades workers faces the highest level of skill shortage with 42% of occupations affected.

At EWIT we recognise the pressing need to bridge this gap and contribute to the improvement of the Australian economy whilst making the much needed improvement in gender diversity within skilled trade industries.

By nurturing talent and promoting diversity we support the skill shortage and lay the foundation for a stronger more vibrant trades industry.

Building Equality Policy Brings In Gender Quotas On Construction Sites

Listen to Hacia’s comments on ABC Gippsland Radio relating to the Andrews Government’s push to increase female representation on construction sites through the Building Equality Policy.

The policy aims to ensure women are more familiarly represented on worksites of government projects that are worth $20 million or more. From next year, women will have to make up at least 3% of trade roles, 7% of non-trade jobs, and 35% of management, supervisor, and specialist labor positions.

EWIT is addressing the trade skills shortage in Australia

Every trade is short on skilled labor. In a single year (2020) shortages in construction went from 13% to 23% and manufacturing went from
8% to 23%.
*Australian Bureau of Statistics

EWIT is supporting the trades industries to increase the number of females and non-binary people taking up skilled trade apprenticeships.

EWIT helps women and non-binary people understand trades as a viable career path and supports them on a successful journey.

Shout out to our supporters

Our corporate supports allow us to scale our impact and inspire women and non-binary people to pick up the tools and see a career in skilled trades as a viable career pathway

Meet Camila Bernal

“Here to break barriers, pave the way for future generations of tradeswomen and make my mark on he industry.

I feel so lucky to have met and befriend exceptional women along my journey and encourage any women thinking about joining the industry to give it a ago”

– Camila Bernal
@camilathecaulker

Thriving Together

Corporate Workshops

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Sign up now to foster inclusive leaderships, build organisational wellbeing and create an environment where can all thrive.

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Talent Attraction

Programs

Collaborate with EWIT and co-design a talent attraction program to boost female representation in male dominated roles and industries. Let’s break barriers, drive diversity and share a future where women excel.

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Become a

Sponsor

Our company sponsors are important providers helping to grow a more equitable future for Australian women and our communities. Being a sponsor is an excellent way for your company to show leadership and give back to your community.

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Why become a tradie?

Trade careers can provide a range of benefits and opportunities for women:

Apprenticeship based training is financially supported by the employer, so the apprentice can graduate into a skilled professional without debt
Earn an income throughout your apprenticeship to commence an ongoing financially secure career with uncapped earning potential
With many industry trades experiencing a skill shortage, newcomers to the industry have unparalleled job security Learn a skilled trade that builds self-confidence both on and off-site
Join a constantly evolving and varied industry, no two sites and no two days are the same
Work your way around the world, with highly applicable and in-demand skills internationally

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Message from the founder

“Seeing the effects of the skill shortage issues and the pink recession on the Australian economy, I knew something had to be done.

By providing a platform to foster practical solutions, EWIT aims to address these issues in collaboration with other stakeholders.”

– Hacia Atherton, Founder

Phone:	1800 18 EWIT, or 1800 18 3948
Email:	enquiries@ewitrades.com
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Address:	PO Box 5071 Alphington Vic 3078 Australia

Our team works from many locations and we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

EWIT is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of LGBTIQ+ community and the movement toward equality.