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EMPOWERING WOMEN

Supporting women

in steel to 
connect & learn

TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY

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Community Building

Personalised social support to help women overcome challenges, build strong professional connections, and thrive in steel industry careers

Steel Chicks member speaking as a panellist at a Steel Chicks panel event

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Panel Events

Women leading the industry share career insights and pathways into leadership to inspire and encourage others

Steel Chicks members networking at a Steel Chicks panel event

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Networking Events

Opportunities to connect with industry peers and leaders while accessiing valuable learning and support resources

Steel Chicks members networking before a Steel Chicks seminar

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Members-Only Catch-Ups

Members share knowledge, challenges, and successes in relaxed, supportive settings online and in person

02
Career Pathways

Practical, structured learning programs and workplace support for technical skills development and professional growth 

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Work Experience

Two-week placements with site visits, mentoring, and hands-on learning to help young women explore non-traditional careers in steel

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Apprenticeships

Guided placements with mentoring, career planning, and support to secure and progress through steel industry apprenticeships

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Internships

Six- or twelve-week structured placements with mentoring, host support, and rotations through diverse roles to build skills and confidence

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Education & Training

Industry-connected training and learning programs with practical hands-on experience and structured support to prepare women for entry into and progression through the steel industry

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D&I Toolbox Talks

Onsite diversity and inclusion training to help businesses strengthen workplace culture and support women across trade and professional roles

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Pre-Employment Program

Industry-focused training and support to help women enter steel industry careers with knowledge, confidence, and workplace readiness

A young woman hammering steel in training for an engineering fabrication trade apprenticeship

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RTO-Partnered Training

Practical, pathways-focused programs developed with RTOs to prepare women for employment and vocational training in steel-related trades 

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Professional Development

Essential workplace skills training and leadership capability development to help women build confidence, knowledge and professional profiles

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Mentoring Program

Six-month structured program with monthly meetings and networking to help women build skills, confidence, and career direction

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Coaching

Tailored sessions to strengthen communication, develop leadership capability, and build essential workplace skills in industry roles

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Workplace Skills

Short courses in communication, time management, and work
readiness to support success in steel industry workplaces

Our Partners

Structural Challenge
Talent Blue
Vulcan
Orrcon Steel
GAM Steel
Calibre Steel
Arc Structural
Barra Steel
Aus Iron Industries
Doogood Australia
Level Playing Field Lawyers
Steel Renew
Apprenticeship Careers Australia
Workforce Australia

Get in touch

20-26 Produce Drive,

Dandenong South

VIC 3175​

info@steelchicks.com.au

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