{"id":283727,"date":"2025-06-03T18:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T08:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/?p=283727"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:37:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:07:22","slug":"peer-apprentice-and-ambassador-isabella-lavista-wins-big-at-hiviz-women-building-sa-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peer.com.au\/peer-apprentice-and-ambassador-isabella-lavista-wins-big-at-hiviz-women-building-sa-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"PEER Ambassador Isabella LaVista Wins Big at HiViZ Women Building SA Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019re thrilled to celebrate a remarkable achievement by one of our own! Congratulations to PEER Apprentice Ambassador, Isabella LaVista, who has taken out both the 2025 Rising Star<\/strong><\/span> and Tradeswoman of the Year<\/strong><\/span> awards at the Master Builders SA HiViZ Women Building SA Luncheon.<\/p>\n

Held on Friday 16 May at the Adelaide Convention Centre, the event brought together some of the most passionate and inspiring advocates for women in trades. Among them was Isabella, representing both PEER and her host employer, Elec Mech Services SA, with pride and professionalism.<\/p>\n

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Isabella\u2019s achievements are a testament to her talent, dedication, and strong belief in breaking down barriers for women in male-dominated fields. As an electrical apprentice and PEER ambassador, she has continually championed the message that trades are for everyone and that young women can not only succeed but thrive.<\/p>\n

In addition to her award wins, Isabella is doing outstanding work beyond the tools. As a PEER Ambassador, she proudly represents the apprentice cohort and actively promotes apprenticeships to the broader community. She has spoken on an industry panel at PEER\u2019s Women in Trades event, sharing her journey to inspire others. Isabella has also taken part in radio campaigns and career expo’s, enthusiastically advocating for apprenticeships and encouraging young people to consider a trade pathway.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe luncheon was a great networking event where I met so many amazing and inspiring people in the industry with the same burning passion for women in trade that I have. But I realised something as I was leaving the venue that day \u2013 we need to grow out of the industry and get the message out into society that girls can not only do a trade but also thrive in a trade. I want to make a difference so we can achieve the norm of \u2018people in trade\u2019 instead of \u2018women in trade\u2019.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We also extend our thanks to Elec Mech Services SA, whose ongoing support and mentorship have played a pivotal role in Isabella\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI would like to thank the team at PEER and Elec Mech Services for the ongoing support and allowing me to discover my passion, being a young woman in a male-dominated field and helping other young women realise they can do it too!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Isabella\u2019s journey continues to inspire and drive change in our industry. Her voice, leadership, and vision for a more inclusive future in trades is one we are incredibly proud to stand behind.<\/p>\n

Well done, Isabella, we can\u2019t wait to see what you achieve next!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re thrilled to celebrate a remarkable achievement by one of our own! Congratulations to PEER Apprentice Ambassador, Isabella LaVista, who has taken out both the 2025 Rising Star and Tradeswoman of the Year awards at the Master Builders SA HiViZ Women Building SA Luncheon. Held on Friday 16 May at the Adelaide Convention Centre, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":283732,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"If you have a plumbing, electrical or refrigeration apprentice, you need to know this.<\/b>\r\n\r\nThe Certificate III qualifications are changing; this means that your apprentice will need to be transitioned across to the new qualification. Not only will your apprentice learn about the latest changes in technology, industry practices and licensing, PEER will make sure you are ready to go with this new transition.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhat does this mean for your apprentice?<\/b>\r\n