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When women keep moving on,Â
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 industries 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.
 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.
 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.
2026 Multi-Industry (AUS)
April 2026 Cohort Registrations Close Fri 13th March, 2026Â Â
For early career women working in male-dominated industries, such as Energy, Water, Utilities, Manufacturing, Rail, Agriculture and Tech.
2026 Multi-Industry (INTL)
June Cohort Registrations Close Fri 15th May, 2026
Run across the UK, Europe and Africa, this cohort brings together early career women from a variety of nationalities and cultures.
Finally, a training and development program that actually moves the needle.
Past and current partnerships
Australian Association of Graduate Employers Outstanding Industry Partner Award
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