Grace started as a mature aged apprentice after having served 6 ½ years with the Royal Australian Airforce.
Committed to learning new things and always up for challenge, Grace has overcome extreme adversity and significant barriers and negative experiences early on in her career to now by one of the most valued apprentices at Martin Donnelly.
Grace epitomizes resilience and courage and is a role model for all women who wish to enter and apprenticeship.
Build Like A Girl is a not-for-profit organisation that develops collaborative pre-apprenticeship and entry level programs, helping participants to find employment in a fulltime apprenticeship or trainee skilled role, as well as offering an inclusive and welcoming space for all women in trades.
We will then continue mentoring, coaching, case management, networking and support for every individual.
Our team will identify women in need of employment, support them through pre-apprenticeship training, resilience training and accredited Certificate III trade skills to grow confidence and understanding of trade opportunities. It will then assist them to access jobs with employer partners and enter employment with ongoing mentoring and a wide range of support.
We need women like you.