17 December 2025
South Metropolitan TAFE was delighted to announce twenty winners of the Women in Non-Traditional Trades (WiNTT) scholarships on 5 December.
This life-changing scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers women face when training or upskilling by providing $5,000 payments for recipients to assist with costs such as student fees, transport, accommodation, childcare, tools, and work clothes. The program, a WA Government initiative, supports Western Australian women to pursue study in traditionally male dominated fields such as building and construction, science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
This year’s recipients were presented with their scholarship at a ceremony held at Bentley Pines Training Restaurant on 5 December. Guests, including the Hon Hannah Beazley, Minister for Local Government; Disability Services; Youth; Volunteering; Gascoyne, heard from keynote speakers such as Thales(opens in a new tab) Senior Field Service Technician Cherie Moon, who has had outstanding experience in industry including working on the Collins class submarine for the Royal Australian Navy.
South Metropolitan TAFE Lecturer in Building and Construction Karen Hayes also spoke to guests at the event to give her insights into the industry from the perspective of a trainer.
One of this year’s WiNNT scholarship recipients, bricklaying apprentice Holly Burrows, is undertaking the CPC33020 Cert III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying(opens in a new tab) at South Metropolitan TAFE and says she aspires to be a role model for other young women considering the trade.
“I recognise that few women pursue apprenticeships in bricklaying, but I am confident in my ability to excel in this field. My dedication and hard work have been recognised through my nomination for Apprentice of the Year, and I had the honour of participating in a press conference with Premier Roger Cook to highlight the strengths of apprentices in the building industry.
“Women are often known for their keen attention to detail and diligence; qualities that are invaluable in this profession,” Holly said.
South Metropolitan TAFE congratulations all our WiNNT scholarship recipients:
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Holly Jean Burrows |
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Alexandra Jocelyn Christou |
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Andrea Elizabeth Davidow |
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Claire Lorraine Francis |
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Kerrilie Haberfield |
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Emily Rose Hanzell |
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Molly Briar Healy |
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Taleeyah Marie Homewood |
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Alexis Lindsay |
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Chloe Robertson |
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Nicole Ross |
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Catherine Marie Ryan |
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Teagan Marie Schell |
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Madeline Ursula Mary Scott |
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Mollie Skuse |
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Lauren Jane Stubbs |
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Jessica Tierney |
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Jessica Toohey |
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Ariana Sevana Vejo |
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Tori Vidler |
Want to break stereotypes and break into your dream career?
Applications for next year’s Scholarship are open now!
See the Women in Trades Scholarship page on our website to learn about eligibility. You could apply for a scholarship to train in qualifications such as aerospace, automotive, building and construction, engineering, hospitality or information technology and be in the running for one of the twenty $5,000 scholarships offered each year at South Metropolitan TAFE.