Electrical businesses urged to tap into female workforce as skills demand grows
Australia needs thousands more electricians for the net zero transition. Electrical businesses are being urged to recruit women to fill the growing skills gap in energy trades.
How can electrical businesses hire more women to meet growing skills demand?
Affects electricians and electrical business owners. Labour shortages may delay projects; tapping female talent could ease hiring pressure and expand available workforce.
Key takeaways
- Australia needs thousands more electricians to support the net zero energy transition.
- Electrical businesses are being encouraged to recruit outside traditional hiring pools.
- Women are identified as an underutilised talent pool for the electrical trades sector.
- Skills demand in energy trades is expected to keep growing as renewables expand.
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