Tag: women in automotive

Women technicians needed!

Australia’s automotive aftermarket sector faces a severe and ongoing skills shortage, with nearly 40,000 technicians urgently needed across the country. Yet despite this clear demand, women hold only around 1 in 40 automotive trade roles, according to data from the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance. This underrepresentation is compounding the labour shortage, especially as demand … Continue reading Women technicians needed!

The Queensland-founded Auto Women initiative is expanding into a nationwide movement with plans for new events, resources and partnerships across multiple states and territories. Founded in 2022, the program has grown into a community of women representing diverse roles across the automotive sector – including technicians, service advisors, apprentices, business owners, administration staff and motorsport … Continue reading Queensland’s Auto Women initiative expands nationally

Australia’s automotive sector is receiving unprecedented support through new training programs, funding boosts and innovative apprenticeship models as governments and industry bodies work to address critical skills shortages across the trade sector. The push includes everything from electric vehicle maintenance courses to agricultural machinery training, with significant financial backing aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures while … Continue reading Trade workforce gets expanded support, training and recognition

MTA Queensland has expanded the Women in Trades Apprenticeship Mentoring Program it launched in 2024, broadening support for female apprentices statewide to boost participation and retention in the automotive industry. Operated in partnership with mentoring provider Busy Sisters and funded by the Queensland Government to provide access to one-on-one mentoring and career guidance, the program … Continue reading MTAQ expands Women in Trades apprenticeship mentoring program

Women in automotive sector

Leadership development scholarships of $1000-$5000 are available for women working in the automotive industry through Women & Leadership Australia. The funding will support participation in one of four courses designed for women in non-leadership roles through to senior leaders, designed to encourage more women to enhance their impact at work and beyond, and to support … Continue reading Scholarships for women in auto sector