How mentoring, work experience and maker spaces help attract more women into Australian manufacturing.

In this episode, Rachelle Turner and Steph Piper share their experiences entering manufacturing, engineering and maker spaces, along with practical ideas for increasing female participation across the sector.

We cover:

Why visibility and representation matter when encouraging young women to consider manufacturing careers

How work experience, apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship pathways create entry points into industry

The role mentoring plays in building confidence, capability and long-term career growth

Why workplace culture, bystander intervention and respectful feedback help retain diverse teams

How maker spaces, libraries, 3D printing and hands-on projects introduce people to manufacturing and engineering skills

Whether you're a manufacturer, plant manager, educator or parent, this episode provides practical ideas for attracting, supporting and developing the next generation of manufacturing talent.

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