Vocational Education & Training
Game changers: 3 women slaying in trades
Building houses, careers and communities, these three amazing ladies show that women and trades are a perfect match
Louise Meers August 25, 2026
Building houses, careers and communities, these three amazing ladies show that women and trades are a perfect match
Building houses, careers and communities, these three amazing ladies show that women and trades are a perfect match
Here’s how to get started with a little help from a nationally recognised VET qualification!
Not sure what to do after school? Taking up a trade will let you build your way into a better life. Explore the leads below and trade in your career!
Check out the stories of STEM workers who got their start thanks to VET
You know that old tradie stereotype? It’s scheduled for demolition! Take a fresh look at the future of trades
Plumber? Carpenter? Electrician? Take our trades quiz! A handful of yes/no questions will reveal your perfect role
Pick any of these trades careers and you’ll score yourself a whole lot of job security once you start working.
We desperately need skilled workers. Vocational education is more than a ‘back‑up plan’ for school leavers.
Fee-free TAFE removes a major barrier for students: the cost of enrolling. But fewer than a third of students have completed their courses. It’s too soon to know why, but these tips could help you stick it out.
You know that old tradie stereotype? It’s scheduled for demolition!
Two inspiring women. Two very different journeys. Find out how to forge your own path in STEM, from star astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg and celebrity plumber Yana Marks.
Get a definitive answer to this burning question!
