An online resource equipping female manufacturing apprentices and employees with essential skills, safety guidance, and professional support to thrive in the industry.
Leadership & Career Development
Women in Trades Manufacturing Toolkit
Organisation Overview
Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is an independent body established to build a resilient and globally competitive manufacturing workforce. By partnering with industry, training providers, and government, MSQ identifies critical skills gaps and invests in training solutions to future-proof the sector. The organisation focuses on attracting new talent, upskilling existing workers, and ensuring that Queensland manufacturers have the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.
How This Program Supports Women in Manufacturing
MSQ is actively supporting the retention and empowerment of women through its “Women in Trades Manufacturing Toolkit.” Accessible via an online Learning Management System (LMS), the toolkit is specifically tailored to assist female apprentices and employees as they navigate the early stages of their careers in the sector.
The resource comprises a series of e-learning modules that cover critical areas such as career development, overcoming gender-based challenges, and building professional resilience. By focusing on these developmental areas, the toolkit aims to foster confidence and self-advocacy, helping women to not just enter the industry but to thrive and advance within it.
In addition to professional development, the toolkit addresses the practical and physical realities of trade work. It includes specific guidance on ergonomic tools and the importance of properly fitting safety equipment (PPE)designed for women.
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