The old myth that women aren’t strong enough to do blokes’ jobs is still around, but it takes more than just brute strength to get a job done.

Busting the strength myth

Based on feedback from the employers we spoke to, here are four things you can expect when you hire a female tradie:

Four things you can expect when you hire a woman on your team

Hiring women is good for business

“The trades are fast, exciting and challenging. If you have the people skills you can pick up the tools stuff.” – Grace, Project Manager.

You can’t teach attitude

Paving the way for a more diverse trade industry.

Brought to you by TradeCareers, BCITO Te Pūkenga and Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council, Building Belonging dives into the barriers keeping women and minorities from entering the trades. Join hosts Genevieve Black and Chris Donnelly as they speak to industry leaders and changemakers to find out how we can create a worksite and sector that is better for everyone.

Why Women

Tools and Resources