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Secure Your Future Pipeline by Backing Women Early

We help companies in male-dominated industries maximise the impact, productivity and retention of their early-career women for increased innovation, company culture and profitability through our award-winning First Five Program.
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A faster path toward gender equality at work

We help male-dominated industries close their gender gap through development programs that meet the unique needs of Early Career Women.
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When women keep moving on,Ā 
they never have a chance to move up.

Most gender equality efforts focus on recruitment or leadership development - but the real risk point is earlier.

Early career women face unseen barriers that cause them to disengage or leave long before leadership is even an option.

When companies miss this critical stage, they lose future leaders, innovation potential, and the return on their gender equality investments.

More than half of women employed in male-dominated industriesĀ leave within five years.

Retention. Reputation. Results.

Investing in early career women drives real business outcomes. Companies that act early build stronger pipelines, boost performance, and secure their competitive edge for the future.

Stronger Retention

Reduce costly turnover by supporting women during the most critical phase of their careers.

Leadership Pipeline Growth

Develop a steady, diverse flow of future leaders by backing talent before it’s lost.

Employer Brand Advantage

Position your company as an employer of choice for the next generation of high-performing women.

Gender equality is a complex problem

Early Career Women are an untapped part of the solution.

Ā Building the foundation for long-term success

The Trellis Collective’s First Five Program empowers early career women to navigate challenges, build confidence, and accelerate their contribution.

Through expert coaching, skills development, and peer connection, we help companies strengthen their female talent pipeline from the ground up.

For Organisations

Empower your Early Career Women so they stay and advance - helping you make real progress toward gender equality.

Professional Development Program
ForĀ Managers

Develop a leadership culture that unlocks the full potential of your Early Career Women.

Secure & Support To Succeed Training
ForĀ Early Career Women

Access the self-concept, skills, and peer support you need to fully own your role and advance your career.

the first five group coaching program

Ā The First Five Program.

Our award-winning 12-week interactive, virtual program runs classroom-sized cohorts multiple times a year. Select the relevant industry area below.

APGA Members (AUS)

Registrations Close Friday 16th May, 2025


We're partnering with theĀ AustralianĀ Pipeline and Gas Association in 2025 to run an exclusive cohort supported by senior women working across the sector.

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Construction (AUS)

Registrations Close Fri 27th June, 2025


In partnership with NAWIC, we run construction-exclusive cohorts specifically for early career women working across the sector, including infrastructure.Ā 

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Multi-Industry (AUS)

Registrations Close Fri 25th July, 2025Ā Ā 


For early career women working in male-dominated industries,Ā such as Energy, Water, Utilities, Manufacturing, Rail, Agriculture and Tech.

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EngineeringĀ (UK)

Registrations Close Fri 27th June, 2025


For early career women working in male-dominated industries,Ā such as Energy, Water, Utilities, Manufacturing, Rail, Agriculture and Tech.

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Multi-Industry (UK)

2025 Registrations Closed - Join Waitlist


For early career women working in male-dominated industries,Ā such as Energy, Water, Utilities, Manufacturing, Rail, Agriculture and Tech.

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Trellis Collective's development programs equip you to—

Level the playing field.

In male-dominated industries, the odds are stacked against Early Career Women.
With development specific to their complex work experience, they hurdle obstacles on their way to success.

For Organisations

Empower your Early Career Women so they stay and advance—and you make real progress toward gender equality.

Professional Development Program
ForĀ Managers

Develop a leadership culture that unlocks the full potential of your Early Career Women.

Secure & Support To Succeed Training
ForĀ Early Career Women

Access the self-concept, skills, and peer support you need to fully own your role and advance your career.

the first five group coaching program

The First Five Program

Our award-winning 12-week interactive, virtual program runs classroom-sized cohorts multiple times a year. Select the relevant industry area below.

Multi-Industry

Early career women working in any male-dominated industries, such as Energy, Water, Utilities, Manufacturing, Rail, Agriculture and Technology.

Find Out More
Construction

In partnership with NAWIC, we run construction-exclusive cohorts specifically for early career women working across the sector, including infrastructure.

Find Out More
Resources / Mining

In 2025 we will see the commencement of our Resources / Mining sector cohorts, supporting early career women working both on and off mining sites.

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APGA Members

We're partnering with the Australasian Pipeline and Gas Association in 2025 to run an exclusive cohort supported by senior women working across the sector.

Find Out More

Finally, a training and development programĀ that actually moves the needle.

Trellis Collective is trusted by companies across Australia.

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Trellis Collective is trusted by companies across Australia.

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