Our vision is to provide a safe space that brings together all people looking to learn more and be more in the trades and construction industry.
We help create opportunities through training, apprenticeships, guidance and hands-on experience that help build a positive foundation for anyone wanting to have a successful career in this industry.
about Melissa
Hey, I'm Melissa. I am passionate about empowering women to set goals and take small steps towards reaching their full potential in career, finance and personal self. I envisioned a business that encourages women to enter the construction industry and strives to create a community that encourages, educates, and embraces women, celebrating our uniqueness and quirks. I believe that working with our hands in the outdoors is a perfect combination for our mental health and embracing a career.
One day, I recognised a significant gap in the construction industry: a lack of job opportunities for women. I realised there was a need for a pathway to encourage women to consider working in construction, even if they couldn't commit to a lengthy four-year apprenticeship. Some women might want to explore the trades but hesitate to take the leap, preferring to test the waters and see if they enjoy working outdoors. To address this need, I established Women Of Trades, a dedicated gutter cleaning crew, to create this pathway.
I acknowledge that everyone has different workability statuses and preferences. Some individuals may only be available for 15 hours a week or during school hours, while others may find their optimal working time starting at 10 am. With this in mind, my vision was to construct a flexible workplace where everyone collaborates, accomplishes tasks, and builds their endurance as part of a unified workforce.
I dream that we will be the number one choice for businesses large and small to contact us to see if we can fill current vacancies in their companies.
I am incredibly proud of the team we have assembled. I greatly admire their resilience, individuality, and their ability to push beyond personal limits, even when faced with challenging circumstances.
Next up is our Podcast (so stay tuned for that) and our socials for our employment tips, motivation task and our budgeting and finance advice to set your life to be what you choose it to be!
Meet our Team
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MARIJA
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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HILARY
CREATING U FOUNDER + TRAINER
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GERALDINE
TRAINER
We’re on a mission and our values align with that.
here’s what we believe.
Just keep it simple / most straight-forward solutions are the most effective. and by keeping things simple, we can streamline processes, increase efficiency and achieve our goals more effectively.
You should never stop learning / We believe that by embracing a culture of life-long learning, we can create a workplace that fosters creativity, innovation and growth. We encourage our team to take advantage of professional development opportunities and to seek out new experiences and challenges that will help them grow and evolve. We view our mistakes as an avenue to learn.
Try and make the best choice / We believe that honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing are essential to building trust with our community and help us maintain a solid reputation. We understand that integrity is not just about following the rules but about doing the right thing, even when no-one is watching.
Seek, support and embrace opportunity / We believe that by working together and pooling our resources and expertise, we can achieve more than we could alone.
We value ourselves and others / We believe that ensuring the well-being of our employees, clients, partners, and the communities in which we work is essential to our success. We understand that safety is everyone's responsibility and that each individual must actively promote and maintain a safe workplace.
You can aim for the stars / We set individualised goals and strive for greatness. We reach for the top and do not settle for mediocrity. We believe in ourselves, even when faced with challenges or obstacles. We keep pushing forward, never giving up and striving for our dreams. Even if we don't reach our goal, we will still have accomplished something great by trying for it.
