UPDATE 18/8/21:

Unfortunately, due to the NZ level 4 lockdown which came into effect at 11.59pm last night, we have had to postpone this event.

The health and safety of all involved is paramount to the WIT team, so we are working hard to organise an alternative date for when restrictions are once again lowered and it is safe to proceed.

Keep an eye out on our media channels and website for more info in due course.

kia kaha,

The team at Women In Trades NZ

Women In Trades NZ and MBIE present: Getting Women into Trades Event 2021.

When: Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 3:00 PM 7:00 PM

Where: Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road Auckland, Auckland, 2104 New Zealand

Are you interested in a career change? Curious about the challenges of being a woman in the trades? Not sure which trade or training path is right for you? Then Women in Trades are running the event for you!

We are a not-for-profit trying to increase the number of women in construction and the trades and are in our 6th year of running this exciting and immersive event, especially for women. Come along to meet potential employers, industry training providers, tertiary institutes and industry organisations; listen to an inspiring Keynote speech from an experienced tradeswoman; interact with a lively panel of trades gurus; and learn the next steps to undertake your trades training and career.

The event is in two parts:

GIVE IT A GO First is your opportunity to get hands-on and give different trades a try in our ‘Give it a Go’ segment. While trying your hand at different tradie skills you will also be able to talk with experienced people (and tradeswomen!) from across the trades to learn more about the training and job opportunities out there.

KEYNOTE AND PANEL: After some delicious food, we head into the auditorium to hear from the Mitre 10 Trade Keynote Speaker – a tradeswoman currently working on the tools who will share her journey and insights with you. This is followed by an interactive panel discussion about the ins and outs, and unique challenges for women, of the tradie life.

THE DETAILS:

When: 3pm - 7pm, Thursday 19th August, 2021

Where: BNZ Theatre at the Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Auckland

What: Conference for women to learn about all about being a tradie - training, careers, challenges and opportunities - from women in the trades, apprenticeship providers, education providers and employers.

Who: School leavers exploring their tertiary training opportunities or women looking to retrain for an exciting new career.

How? FREE tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/getting-women-into-trades/auckland/manukau-city