The Victorian Government’s Making it equal: Victoria's women in manufacturing strategy encourages more women to pursue a career in manufacturing. The strategy promotes career pathways and supports employers to create inclusive, fair, and accessible training and employment opportunities.
In partnership with the Victorian Government, the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Women in Trades project offers women hands-on opportunities to try different trades and use tools through workshops and employer site visits. 'Try a Trade' days let participants explore fields such as automotive and engineering trades and gain direct experience and insight before committing to an apprenticeship.
The Work-Based Learning Application has been rolled out to all Victorian Government schools. It supports employers, schools, and students to participate in work experience placements through a streamlined digital process. The app reduces administrative burden and gathers data insights critical to better matching students with employers and improve student outcomes.
The Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative helps early school leavers stay engaged in education and training and successfully complete a Year 12 or equivalent qualification at TAFE. It includes:
- a career advice service for Victorian early school leavers delivered by Skills and Jobs Centres
- mentoring and other supports for Koorie young people and young people with disability who leave school early, delivered by selected TAFEs as well as First Nations and community providers
- supports for TAFEs to deliver Year 12 completion pathways.
The Victorian Government is strengthening vocational pathways by rolling out Jobs, Skills and Pathways Coordinators to every government secondary school. The coordinators help students access learning and work experiences, facilitate student transitions, and provide support and guidance so that students are well prepared for further education, training or employment.
Updated