The Big Sister: Advanced Mentoring SA/WA project drives transformational change in the construction and clean energy sectors by implementing an access and retention program for women apprentices, led by women for women.
Big Sister RAISES AWARENESS about the huge opportunities for women to join the energy trades as well as raising awareness of the opportunities among key stakeholders and industry partners.
Big Sister ENGAGES employers, government bodies, service providers and training providers to support the initiative.
Big Sister PROMOTES participation among women interested in apprenticeships in the construction and clean energy sectors including school-based, school leavers and mature age cohorts.
Big Sister provides contextualised pre-vocational courses to prepare women for apprenticeship placements.
Big Sister provides vocational counselling to 10% of secondary schools in WA and SA.
Big Sister provides ongoing support and mentorship to participants from qualified tradeswomen who work on the tools.
Big Sister delivers a range of events promoting and increasing awareness about trade careers for all women.
The energy trades provide women with meaningful, well-paid work, and offer the opportunity to contribute to some of Australia’s biggest challenges.
Big Sister supports employers to build and maintain gender-inclusive, safe workplaces, including cultural competency audits to ensure cultural safety for First Nations apprentices.
Big Sister provides women with the skills needed for careers that will to help drive Australia’s net zero emissions targets.
