Encouraging women into trade

Supporting And Linking Tradeswomen (SALT), a not-for-profit organisation held a full day workshop for 12 Dubbo college and other interested residents.

Isabel Miller from Family and Community Services said the day was focused on introducing the women to all the tricks of the trade.

SALT mentor, Sonia Morgenweck, said she was pleased to see so many young women trying their best in the workshop.

"All the mentors in SALT are involved in their own trades," Mrs Morgenweck said.

"We're basically aiming to show people that working in a trade is not a man's only job."

Mrs Morgenweck said the SALT program taught participants the simple tricks they would need to start off with in the trade.

"Today we've set out to make a cutlery holding box," she said.

Even if the students did not choose to pursue a career in a trade, Mrs Morgenweck said it was still good they could walk away with basic skills of how to operate hand and power tools.

"It's so important for young girls to learn those life skills," she said.

Dubbo College careers adviser Caroline Watts said she was pleased with the number of students who had shown an interest in attending the workshop.

"I think it's been fantastic for the girls to see the workshop leaders in action, just so they know it's possible to have a career in a trade," she said.

"We like to encourage students to look at both traditional and non-traditional career options."