Don’t be fooled into thinking Lego is just for kids – women employed in local industries love to get creative with the colourful blocks too.
The Gippsland Women in Industry Network (GWIN) gathered last week in Morwell for its quarterly event, an interactive workshop facilitated by the Gippsland Tech School titled “Welcome to the Lego Tower of Triumph: Building Together”.
This event was attended by a range of industry professionals from students to apprentices, early-career professionals and women who have paved the way for other women in industry for decades.
Rhonda Noble, Senior Business Partner Emerging Industries and Trades at TAFE Gippsland said the day kicked off with a presentation from Federation University’s Associate Director Partnerships and Growth, Mikaela Power, talking about the Cooperative Academic Model supporting students into industry placements.
Then came the fun stuff – Lego building!
“These events are such a valuable way for women to make connection with other women working in local industries to support and learn from each other,” Rhonda said.
“The Lego activities not only teased out individual creativity, it also made us all think about the challenges of working in traditionally male dominated industries and also how rewarding these roles can be.”
Lisa Briggs, AGL Manager Non-Process Infrastructure and Warehouse Operations said the GWIN was strengthening professional networks throughout Gippsland.
“Sometimes working in a predominately male industry can be isolating for women,” she said.
“This network brings together women not only from the same workplace, but from other industries in the region so they can network, collaborate and support each other in a really positive way.”
About GWIN
GWIN was formed to celebrate and promote the achievements of women across a range of industries in Gippsland; to promote networking, collaboration and mentorship among women in traditionally male-dominated sectors; and to highlight and share career opportunities and pathways for women in local industries.
The Gippsland Women in Industry Network is hosted and run by TAFE Gippsland, ESSO, WPC Group, Alinta Loy Yang B, AGL and Energy Australia.
Gippsland Women in Industry Network participant Louise Noonan from Hydro Australia with her Lego creation at the event.