Making it equal: Victoria's women in manufacturing strategy

The manufacturing industry is critical to Victoria's economy. It is a major employer, export earner and driver of new technology and innovation. However, women currently make up only one-third of the Victorian manufacturing workforce. Women are particularly underrepresented in trade-based, technical, STEM and leadership roles. Meanwhile, many Victorian manufacturers are currently struggling to find enough people with the right skills, such as engineers, welders, fabricators and fitters. This strategy is a partnership with industry and aims to encourage more women and girls to pursue a career i ... Show more

Corporate authors: Victorian Government

Published: Melbourne, Victoria, Victorian Government, 2024

Resource type: Government information

Physical description: 75 p.

Access item: https://www.vic.gov.au/women-in-manufacturing

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