Ipswich, QLD gains state approval for a program to train female drivers for commercial licenses

Ipswich, QLD Female Driver Commercial License Program

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Ipswich received a three-year exemption to an anti-discrimination law for the all-female training program. Participants will learn how to qualify for the Heavy Rigid license from council staffers. The training initiative also highlights paths to driving careers often dominated by men. Council leaders pursued the all-female training exemption to diversify its 50-driver team and remove barriers to public and private sector jobs.

Training & Development Equity Diversity & Inclusion Workforce Management

Ipswich, QLD

City in Queensland

Australia

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Queensland Industrial Relations Commission decision on exemption

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