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Construction, Energy, and Manufacturing are some of Australia's fastest-growing industries — and still among the most gender-imbalanced in the country. LinkUpCareers is for everyone starting a career or making a career change — with a particular focus on getting more women into these fields. Meet real people already thriving on the tools and in leadership, try a hands-on industry program before you commit, upskill with a micro-course or full-time course that fits your life, and land an entry-level role ready for you — building the capability to grow a lifelong career, not just land a first job. Free and open to anyone ready to explore.
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Discover Growing Industries
These industries are growing fast and actively seeking school leavers, career changers, and a more diverse workforce — with a strong push to bring more women in. Here's where you could belong.
Construction
From carpenters and concreters to engineers, estimators, and project managers — Construction is built on technical trades and STEM working hand in hand.
Energy
From electricians and solar installers to environmental scientists and policy advisors — Energy's green transition is where technical trades and STEM careers come together.
Manufacturing
From welders and machinists to quality engineers and automation specialists — Manufacturing is proof that technical trades and STEM are the same world.
Find your people. Find your path. Build real capability.
Three outcomes, one platform — designed so every step compounds into a career that lasts.
Find your people
Real role models, mentors and a community already thriving in Construction, Energy and Manufacturing — so you can see yourself in the industry before you step in.
Find your path
Try-before-you-commit industry programs and an entry-level jobs board that turn curiosity into a concrete next step — no guesswork.
Build real capability
Industry exposure, micro-skills and on-the-job experience that compound — so you don't just get in the door, you grow once you're through it.
Try-before-you-commit programs
Not sure if it's for you? These free programs are designed so that women, young people, and career changers can experience an industry firsthand — before making any commitment.
"If she can see it, she can be it."
Meet the women who made the leap and never looked back.
Are you a role model in the making?
Work in Construction, Energy, or Manufacturing — in any role, from trades to leadership? Put your hand up. Your story could be exactly what a young person needs to see.
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Your next hire is already looking for you.
Employers, training organisations, industry associations and universities — get your opportunities in front of a motivated, diverse talent pool ready to enter Construction, Energy, and Manufacturing.
List your courses, micro-skilling programs, and entry-level jobs on LinkUpCareers and directly shape who walks through your door next.