Hear our stories
Here you swill hear the unique stories of a wide range of woman working in different industries and how they got there.

Emma - Chippy
Gday!
My names Emma and I’m a 3rd year apprentice chippy.
I’m currently working with ebop Building, based in Helensburgh NSW.

Jemima - Chippy
Hey, my name is Jemima or also known as Jimmy. I am 23 years old. and located on the Northern Beaches, Sydney. This is where I started my 1st-year apprenticeship in Carpentry 9 months ago, with Nest Renovations.

Amy - Civil Construction Works Coordinator
My name is Amy, I’m 32 and a tradie boss in the field of Civil Construction. I have been in this field for 13 years and love it more and more every day. My story is pretty full on, so I will try and keep it as short and sweet as possible.

Monique - Chippy
My name is Monique, (most people call me Mon) I’m 25 years old, grew up in the Sutherland Shire NSW, and about to start my 1st-year apprenticeship in Carpentry with MATTBUILD.

Grace - Project Engineer
For this next blog entry we have decided to share with you the story of Project Engineer, Grace Cannon. Although not seen as your typical trade, here at Ladies in Trades we thought Grace’s story fitted perfectly in with our beliefs and goals.

Chantelle - HVAC&R Apprentice
My name is Chantelle and I'm a 2nd year HVAC&R apprentice from Western Sydney. I'm 25 years old and when I'm not in a roof space, plant room or freezer, I love hanging out with my friends at shows and festivals, listening to music & chilling out with my animals.

Jessie - Refinish Technician
This is Jessie Purton. She is 26 and from Tasmania.
Jess is a Qualified Refinish Technician (spray painting vehicle’s) and has been in the industry for 6 years.

Isobel - Landscaper
You may have seen glimpses of me on social media, but now its time to introduce myself. Hey, Im Isobel, also known as ‘that landscaping lady’ on social media. I am twenty four years old and currently just over eighteen months into my apprenticeship in Landscape Construction.