Speakers

Trish Fidow is an Assistant Director with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations DEWR.  Within DEWR Trish is a member of the Industry Engagement Team where she has a National footprint, working with the construction industry for workforce solutions and the Real Jobs Real Wages Pilot.

She is an expert in workforce strategies including training, working collaboratively with employers, peak bodies and other Government agencies for the best results.

Trish has vast knowledge of apprentices and trainees following her experience as a General Manager of a large Group Training Organisation.  Her experience with employment services also gives her a good understanding of the barriers people may face when looking for employment.

Trish is an advocate of strengthening the culture in the construction industry and encouraging women into trades.