Trade Institute of Victoria (TIV) is all about breaking down barriers and paving the way for women in trades. We believe women have a ton to offer the construction industry, and we’re here to make sure they get the opportunities they deserve.
Currently, only 13% of the construction industry workforce is female, and a mere 2% are in trades. We’re on a mission to change that, we want to see 25% of the industry made up of incredible, skilled women, and we’re playing our part in making that happen.
At TIV, we create opportunities just for women who want to kick-start their careers in building and construction. Think carpentry, site management, project management, estimator, builder – the list goes on.
Meet Becca, our tradie lady ambassador, and a proud alumna with Cert III and Cert IV under her belt. She’s not just talking about it; she’s out there renovating her own home. Check out her cool projects on Instagram at @thechipperchippy.
Oh, and between us, we might think our female students are a bit better… but shh, don’t let the guys know!
Ready to build your future with TIV? We’re here, excited, and ready when you are!
If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into the trades, our friendly female course advisors are just a call away at (03) 9399 9511. They’re here to chat about your future path, no pressure, just guidance.
Did you know?
We’ve trained almost 600 tradie ladies since 2007.
Our female students come from all walks of life, backgrounds, and age groups.
Around 15% of all our students are fantastic women, and that number is only getting bigger.
Our male students? 100% on board with supporting their female classmates.
We’ve got a female tradie lady ambassador, who’s not just talking the talk – she’s a former student, now rocking it in the industry.
And hey, our Managing Director? A total Boss Lady.
Quote from our CEO John Macdonald
“One of our missions is to try and reach out to inform people about what the possibilities are if they choose to work in an industry like construction, which in many ways is very attractive because it’s an area of skill shortage.”
“It’s also a growth area, and it’s an area in which people even at the lowest level of labour, are reasonably well paid and well looked after.”