Join the Hon Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training, as we launch Powering Her Pathway – an ambitious new initiative driving change for women in clean energy trades.

Powering Her Pathway, led by Tradeswomen Australia and funded by the Federal Government’s Building Women’s Careers program, is a game-changer for women in trades.

In partnership with TAFE Gippsland, ENGIE AU, and RMIT University, we’re forging inclusive pathways, challenging industry norms, and powering a diverse clean energy future.

Join us as we launch a bold new initiative transforming the future for women in trades.

Event Program

11.30: Welcome by MC, including a Welcome to Country
11.33: Keynote Presentations
11.45-12.00: Panel Discussion including Q&A with audience
12-12.03: Closing
12.05-12.30: Networking and lunch
12.30: event concludes

Speakers

MC: Justin Fallu, Director of Student Experience, TAFE Gippsland
Keynote Co-presenters: Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training, Clea Smith, CEO Tradeswomen Australia, Laura Caspari Managing Director, Renewables Australia, ENGIE and Linda Austin, Director Education Delivery, TAFE Gippsland
Panel Discussion facilitated by Helena Moloney, Senior Community Engagement Manager ENGIE AU.
Panellists: Dr Sarah Holdsworth, RMIT University, Siobhan Kinman, local electrician, Laura Letteron, Business Development ENGIE AU, and more to be confirmed.
Closing: Kit McMahon, Board Chair Tradeswomen Australia