This morning students and staff celebrated the incredible work of women in manufacturing at the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Women in Manufacturing Breakfast. The event is an opportunity to highlight the importance of networking and mentoring for the next generation of women in industry, encouraging women to connect and tap into the rich experience and knowledge of others.
We heard from the Honourable Glenn Butcher MP who was excited to share the new Women in Manufacturing Strategy (WIMS), and looks forward to working with Queensland's diverse and dynamic workers, their representatives, peak industry bodies and the wider Queensland community; supporting diversity, inclusion and equity to make the manufacturing environment an attractive place for women to work.
“It is about leaving a legacy in the industry and establishing a culture and wellbeing economy that will have a long-term impact. We start today and we leave behind an inclusive workplace that is agile, innovative, dynamic and ready to respond to the opportunities of the future." Jasmine Riddle, JRS Manufacturing.
Our students were empowered and inspired by the panellists, and are looking forward to the opportunities that lay ahead.
Special mention to Middle School Captain, Matilda Trindall for the Acknowledgement of Country, and to Mel and the Ai Group for all their work in promoting the breadth of advanced manufacturing sub-sectors and occupations available to women in the industry.