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OneFortyOne together with Empowered Women in Trades is hosting a tool skills day at the Jubilee Sawmill in Mount Gambier on 30th May.<\/p>\n
Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Head of Programs Melinda Davis said it will be a unique opportunity for women and nonbinary people interested in trades to explore beyond the Sawmill gates in a significant local industry. \u201cThe program will be highly interactive,\u201d Melinda said.<\/p>\n
\u201cParticipants will tour the Sawmill, have the opportunity to see OneFortyOne\u2019s operations, meet the team, and hear about the range of roles available across the business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Part of the experience will include practical sessions with OneFortyOne Jubilee\u2019s Maintenance Team.<\/p>\n
Jubilee Maintenance Manager Andrew Hoath said that the team was excited about introducing new people to the site and being able to give a practical glimpse into the industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are really looking forward to hosting, meeting new people and taking them through some of the activities we do on a day to day,\u201d<\/p>\n
Andrew said. \u201cOur Maintenance team includes electricians, fitters, technicians, apprentices and support staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSupported by our Maintenance Team, the group will learn how to put together an extension lead and will learn to use our thermal imaging cameras.<\/p>\n
\u201cSawmilling and forestry are very male dominated, and we\u2019re working with EWIT to see how we can change that.\u201d<\/p>\n
A key element of the tool skills day, is learning about the principles of applied positive psychology, and helping people discover the tools to support a thriving career.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can be very daunting for women and non-binary people to enter a very male dominated workplace,\u201d Melinda said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPart of the positive psychology sessions we facilitate give people the tools to navigate this and feel more confident being a leader stepping into what can seem to be an intimidating environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou could be a school leaver, looking to change careers, coming back into the workforce after a career break \u2013 if you\u2019re interested in taking up a trade and finding out more about the jobs available locally, we\u2019d love to meet you.\u201d<\/p>\n
The OneFortyOne & Empowered Women in Trades Tool Skills Day will be held on Tuesday 30th May 2023, starting at 9:30am \u2013 2:30pm, with lunch provided<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Forestry giant looking to recruit new faces to its team OneFortyOne together with Empowered Women in Trades is hosting a tool skills day at the Jubilee Sawmill in Mount Gambier on 30th May. Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Head of Programs Melinda Davis said it will be a unique opportunity for women and nonbinary […]<\/p>\n