Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins has announced that 10 organisations in Victoria will receive a grant through the Women in Energy and Manufacturing program.
The $1.3 million in grants will support initiatives that address barriers to women’s advancement, and labour shortages in Victoria’s renewable energy transition.
Among the grant recipients, the National Electrical and Communications Association’s (NECA) education and careers arm will receive $200,000 to provide gender equality training for educators and support the leadership pathways for women apprentices.
Women’s Health in the South East will receive $150,000 in funding to run the ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ campaign in partnership with Chisholm TAFE, building the capacity of educators and industry teams to improve employment outcomes for women.
The Australian Workers’ Union will receive $191,400 funding for a project to develop training for manufacturing and energy employers, pilot culture change initiatives in partner workplaces and support more women to transition into trade and technical roles.
For a full list of grant recipients, visit vic.gov.au/women-energy-and-manufacturing-funding-program.
