Women Join Sydney Trains Apprenticeship Program, Tackling Trade Shortages

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Ariana Gackowski and Nicola Huggins are among 30 women in this year's Sydney Trains apprentice intake, learning essential skills to repair trains.
This initiative aims to address trade shortages and boost local labor in future rail projects, as the state pushes for 50% local content.

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Ariana Gackowski and Nicola Huggins are among 30 women in this year's Sydney Trains apprentice intake, learning essential skills to repair trains. This initiative aims to address trade shortages and boost local labor in future rail projects, as the state pushes for 50% local content.

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