Pacific Hydro Celebrates International Women's Day
Pacific Hydro will celebrate International Women's Day by
hosting a lunch today for students and staff from Portland and
Heywood Schools.
The event aims to empower and inspire the invited students who
will have the chance to listen to guest speakers working in a
diverse range of fields, from senior management to the arts.
Pacific Hydro General Manager Group Operations and Commercial,
Janine Hoey, said International Women's Day was a date to
celebrate.
"At Pacific Hydro we are proud that the percentage of women we
employ is increasing steadily. Many of these women work in
non-traditional fields and bring valuable skills and attributes to
their roles and the Company.
"The International Women's Day luncheon will give the students a
chance to listen to some inspirational and successful women and
become aware of some of the wonderful opportunities open to them as
they move towards their final years of schooling.
Guest speakers are:
- Janine Hoey, Pacific Hydro General Manager Group Operations and
Commercial;
- Kirsty Hill, Portland Observer Cadet Photographer;
- Lee-anne Nelson, Youth Resource Officer with Victoria
Police;
- Maja Barnett, Pacific Hydro Project Engineer, and;
- Holly Marsh, Pacific Hydro Community Relations
Coordinator.
International Women's Day is celebrated around the world on
March 8 as a day to honour women's actions and achievements and
recognise continuing challenges in achieving equity and
fairness.
In 2010 the theme for International Women's Day is 'Equal
rights, equal opportunity: progress for all.'
In Victoria the focus is on celebrating the achievements and
contribution of Victorian women from all walks of life.
Media enquiries to Emily Wood on 0421 042 121.