This initiative is fully funded by Solar Victoria and delivered free of charge to eligible women by Australian Women in Solar Energy (AWISE).
AWISE is offering group mentoring and networking support to women working in various roles in the solar energy industry in Victoria, including women working in installation, retail and business management.
Participants can access online and in-person group sessions covering:
- Having Difficult Conversations
- Creating Safe and Inclusive
- Workplaces Breathwork workshops
- Face to Face mentoring
These sessions are available until June 2025.
The aim of this initiative is to support the personal and professional growth of women working in the solar energy industry. Women are significantly under-represented in the solar energy industry and in trades more generally.
Our collaboration with AWISE is one way we are helping to support women in the industry.
Check if you are eligible
This initiative will suit women currently working in the solar energy industry or who demonstrate a commitment to changing their careers to the solar energy industry.
Women who are looking to develop new skills and network with industry leaders and like-minded participants will especially benefit from these sessions.
AWISE will give preference to women who are:
- working for a business registered with the Solar Homes Program, including women working in installation, retail and business management
- currently working in the solar energy industry or who demonstrate a commitment to changing their career to the solar energy industry.
How to participate
If you would like to participate in any of these sessions, contact AWISE by email to hello@awise.com.au by visiting the AWISE website.
About AWISE
AWISE was formed in 2020 to address a gap for women to connect, support and thrive within in the solar energy industry (see Founding members). Since then, AWISE has held many successful networking events and programs such as its annual ‘Recharge Your Spark’ event and its mental health awareness program.
All board members have extensive experience in varied roles within the solar energy industry, including company directors, sales, business managers and installers. Most of its board members also sit on industry advisory bodies.
Our commitment
Solar Victoria is investing $11 million to deliver a comprehensive Training and Workforce Development program. Our aim is for solar industry workers to have the skills and capabilities to deliver our programs and to support growth.
Boosting training and workforce development will ensure Victoria has an ongoing supply of skilled workers to support growth in the renewable and clean energy sector – and we see women as essential to building a better industry.
Solar Victoria apprenticeships for women
Apprenticeships for women wishing to start a fulfilling and rewarding career as a mechanical services plumber or air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic.
Building a better industry with women
Christine Kennedy is a passionate advocate for women in the solar industry. When she heard about our program for women, she jumped at the chance to employ Madi and Darcey.
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