WHAT DO YOU THINK , AND HOPE , THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR WOMEN WORKING IN THE SECTOR ?
that it offers a bit of everything ; we do construction and literally help build communities while implementing the latest technologies .”
may not be 100 % for , but are a good fit for in terms of knowing the gaps you can work on . This is where the role of sponsors can be really important .
“ The industry has a variety of roles available and the great thing now is that you can take a less traditional path and find something that you ’ re passionate about and interested in . In my career I ’ ve not only had the opportunity to work on site but also in strategic roles , with communities and governments while contributing to safety and risk management projects . What I love about the mining industry is
WHAT DO YOU THINK , AND HOPE , THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR WOMEN WORKING IN THE SECTOR ?
“ Hopefully as more women reach higher levels across the mining sector it will become even more apparent that there is a clear pathway for women to find rewarding careers . The mining industry has changed so much in the 30 years I ’ ve been part of it . When I started out there were barely any women ’ s toilets let alone a variety of opportunities . Now , there is a real desire to develop a more diverse workforce . There are still challenges to overcome because by definition bringing in diversity means you ’ ll have people with different opinions to your own which can be quite confronting and makes you examine your own thinking .”
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