Powerful women, powering trades
Considering a career that requires strength, skill, and smarts? Join the growing number of women building a successful career as a carpenter, electrician, engineer, plumber, painter, mechanic and more!
At MEGT, we've helped a community of over 120,000 women start their trades careers. From the moment you decide to do an apprenticeship, our team are by your side every step of the way, and we work closely with businesses to help create a future where women are represented and thriving in the trades sector.
Thinking of becoming an apprentice?
Apprenticeships combine formal study with paid, hands-on training. Typically lasting 2 to 4 years, they provide you with a nationally-recognised qualification that can lead to rewarding job opportunities and career growth.
As an apprentice, you will:
- Earn money while you learn new skills
- Get real-world, hands-on experience
- Learn from industry experts
- Accelerate your career
- Get a nationally-recognised qualification without any student debt
MEGT has tools to help you apply for a job and a Job Board where you can find hundreds of job vacancies.
Mentoring by MEGT
As a female apprentice in a male-dominated field, you can access free, one-on-one support from an MEGT mentor.
Our mentors work with you as a sounding board and ally; offering advice, feedback and encouragement to help keep you motivated throughout your apprenticeship and on track to finish your qualification.
MEGT mentors provide you with a safe space and offer advice that will help you balance your work and training commitments, navigate through any challenges you may face and plan for 'what's next' when you are nearing the end of your qualification.
In addition to one-on-one mentoring, MEGT offers:
- Helpful resources for you and your employer
- Support and advice for any niggles or short-term problems
- Connections to specialist services, if needed
Trying to decide which trade is right for you?
According to the 2024 Occupation Shortage List, approximately half of the occupations in persistent shortage fall within the Technicians and Trades category. That means there are plenty of job opportunities and demand into the future!
Check out some of the most in-demand trades:
Carpenters and joiners
You love working with tools, machines and mechanical drawings and are goal-oriented and practical.
Median weekly earnings of $1,787*
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
You are practical and have a good eye for detail, love working with your hands and have good concentration skills.
Median weekly earnings of $2,019*
Plumber
You’ll install, repair and maintain critical piping and water systems in residential, commercial and/or industrial settings.
Median weekly earnings of $2,000*
Fitter and Turner
You’ll fit and assemble fabricated metal and create precision machine parts for production machinery and equipment, according to plans.
Median weekly earnings of $2,243*
Electrician
You love applying yourself to hands-on projects and using your curiosity to investigate and fix things.
Median weekly earnings of $2,204*
Landscaper
You love being outdoors getting your hands dirty, making sure everything in an outdoor space looks neat and comes together beautifully.
Median weekly earnings of $1,688*
*Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles, as at February 2025