Regular readers will by now be well aware of MTA Queensland’s Auto Women initiative, which has gone from strength to strength since being launched earlier this year.
I am excited to say that following our early success, we have been fortunate enough to receive federal funding through the National Careers Institute to deliver a program aimed at advancing career opportunities and pathways for women in the automotive industry across Queensland!
This is a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with young women in schools, women in the industry, as well as those looking to enter the industry, to guide and support them and enable them to receive opportunities to progress through the ranks and thrive. We are currently in the process of hiring a Career Guidance Officer to steer this project and will keep everyone updated.
We are also currently assessing applications for the Women & Leadership Australia professional development scholarships and will announce the successful recipients shortly. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply.
Finally, I must remind readers that registrations for our second Auto Women Connect virtual event, scheduled for Wednesday 20th April, are now open and can be accessed HERE. Our first event was a resounding success, with more than 50 women from across Queensland (and even one attendee from America) taking part in a stimulating discussion about the challenges they have faced working in a male-dominated field. I look forward to seeing as many women from our community as possible online for our next one.
13 April 2022