Empowering Women in Energy: From Classroom to Career
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Empowering Women in Energy: from Classroom to Career will highlight the importance of early STEM engagement for girls and the diverse opportunities it creates for future leaders in clean energy.
As the clean energy sector begins to boom, Australia cannot keep pace with its race to net zero without the active participation of women, who currently face significant underrepresentation. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's 'The Clean Energy Generation' report, women dominate in general clerical roles within the sector but are rarely seen in trade qualified or engineering positions. With the projected need for 32,000 more electricians and nearly 2 million workers in building and engineering trades by 2050, it is crucial to foster an inclusive environment that encourages women to pursue and excel in these roles.
This event is perfect for industry leaders, HR professionals, and educators, offering invaluable insights from both industry and community leaders on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join us to understand more about the structural and cultural barriers preventing girls from pursuing STEM and how we can collectively work to dismantle them.
Key topics
Unleashing Innovation: The Power of Diversity in Clean Energy
Sparking Lifelong Passion: Strategies for Sustaining STEM Engagement in Girls
![Annika Freyer](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot_Annika%20Freyer.png)
Annika Freyer
CEO, Champions of Change Coalition![Simone Hughes](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot_Simone%20Highes.png)
Simon Hughes
Principal, Rutherford Technology High School![Anna Grace Millward](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot_Anna%20Grace.png)
Anna-Grace Millward
Founder, The Orbispace Initiative![Victoria Mollard](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Victoria.jpeg)
Victoria Mollard
Executive GM, Economics & System Security, Australian Energy Market Commission![Sandra Moore](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot_Sandra%20Moore.jpg)
Sandra Moore
STEM Equity and Partnerships, NSW Department of Education![Lynn Morrison](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot_Lynn%20Morrison.jpg)
Lynn Morrison
Partner - Assurance, EY![Naomi Wynn](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot_Naomi%20Wynn.jpg)
Naomi Wynn
Net Zero Partnerships and Regulatory Manager, Ausgrid![Clare Sporle](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Headshot%20Clare%20Sporle.png)