CREATING EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE

2026/27 GEMS Program

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Building the Next Leaders for Industry

The program is open to women (GEMS) in any sector and is a statewide program.

TMEC GEMS (Growth, Empowerment, Management, Selfcare) provides industry connections for the development and retention of women who have stepped into non-traditional roles and is designed to inspire and empower women in the industry, build leadership skills and break down barriers.

“I gained insight into how my own style influenced the way I was perceived, and how adapting to others could transform working relationships. I tackled a board paper on the looming changes to workplace exposure standards for diesel particulate matter, a topic close to my professional heart. And I delivered it. In front of the board. That is something I never imagined myself doing before GEMS. It was a moment where everything I’d learned came together.” – Rebecca Pitt, 2025 Participant

GEMS Program

Inclusions:

A virtual onboarding session to set expectations
3 full day customised workshops
3 Micro-credentials (+ 1 optional)
6 individual mentoring sessions with an industry mentor
A personalised DISC profile
A webinar governance session to build understanding of effective board communication and professional presentation
Networking Cocktail Night with members of industry

2026 Details

Key Dates:

17 August, 2026 Virtual onboarding session to set expectations of the program (10-11am)
24 August, 2026 Workshop 1 – DISC, and Effective Communication including a panel discussion with industry leaders including Jennifer Ford (CEO, SoSub), Chey Sullivan (Enginuity Power Solutions), Anna Brain (Cement Australia) and Angela Driver (CEO, Tasmanian Leaders)
21 September 2026, Webinar with Q&A on board governance, writing and presenting to boards (10am-12pm)
16 November, 2026 Workshop 2 – Board Presentation, and Critical Reflection in Practice (location TBA)
22 February, 2027 Workshop 3 – Conflict Management and Resolution (location TBA)
Regular intervals Six 1:1 mentoring sessions with your mentor (1 hour each)
26 March, 2027 GEMS Cocktail party celebration and networking event

Cash Investment:

$3500+GST per GEMS participant
Note – speak to us about possible payment plans or subsidies that may be available.

For information or to become a mentor contact:

Vanessa Skipworth
0491 059 408
gm@tmec.com.au

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