The inaugural Women in HVACR Showcase turned into a global celebration.
CCN in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) launched the very first Women in HVACR Showcase last year not realising the positive impact it would have both here and overseas.
The showcase profiled 20 women making a difference in the HVACR industry, their stories were a social media sensation generating plenty of interest from industry groups overseas.
This was particularly true in Europe where the International Network for Women in Cooling featured our Top 20 on their social media feeds.
Not surprisingly, the initiative has returned again in 2024 with the support of sponsorship from MHIAA.
Once again CCN will profile 20 women who are willing to be ambassadors for change.
Women from all parts of Australia are invited to nominate and to be part of this important initiative showcasing our industry to the rest of the world.
Participation is not based on age or title,it is about your experience and passion for the HVACR industry.
The goal is to encourage more women to pursue a career in HVACR and to showcase the opportunities this industry has to offer.
Although the proportion of women in trade apprenticeships is slowly increasing, women are under-represented in almost all traditional trade occupations, representing 12.2 per cent of all trades.
Sadly, this situation is even mirrored in the boardroom which is remarkable because employing more women is the secret to better financial outcomes.
Organisations with at least three female board members are 15 per cent more likely to outperform their peers, proof that diversity matters.
HVACR is a great industry but we need to spread the word.
Last year’s Women in HVACR Showcase featured technicians, engineers, academics and business owners.
It was as varied as our industry and mirrored the long list of careers that make up HVACR.
Nominations close on 15 August, 2024.
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