Listen "Tameka Baker - A Career in Wool "
Episode Synopsis
A childhood in the sheds inspired Tameka to pursue a career in the wool industry.From learning to shear at the age of three to traveling across Australia to compete and work it’s been a whirlwind profession ever since. Tameka, drawing from her own experiences, shares some invaluable tips for those starting out and what a day in the life looks like. Whether it’s through formal training programs or one-on-one guidance on the job, there’s resources available to support newcomers to pursue a career within the shearing industry.Resources:https://www.wool.com/training-extension/training-courses/https://wasia.com.au/services/training/Check out our website - https://thelivestockcollective.com.au/VR Ship Tour - https://www.thelivestockcollective.com.au/vrshiptourInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelivestockcollective/Twitter - https://twitter.com/livestock_theFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelivestockcollective
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