How mentoring, work experience and maker spaces help attract more women into Australian manufacturing.

In this episode

• In this episode, Rachelle Turner and Steph Piper share their experiences entering manufacturing, engineering and maker spaces, along with practical ideas for increasing female participation across the sector.
• We cover:
• Why visibility and representation matter when encouraging young women to consider manufacturing careers
• How work experience, apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship pathways create entry points into industry
• The role mentoring plays in building confidence, capability and long-term career growth
• Why workplace culture, bystander intervention and respectful feedback help retain diverse teams
• How maker spaces, libraries, 3D printing and hands-on projects introduce people to manufacturing and engineering skills
• Whether you’re a manufacturer, plant manager, educator or parent, this episode provides practical ideas for attracting, supporting and developing the next generation of manufacturing talent.

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