Three young women at Drayton mine are playing their part in promoting the resources industry as a great place to work, with Drayton once again making it to the finals in the Rising Star category of this week's New South Wales Women in Mining Awards thanks to Training Coordinator Teena Martin's hard work that follows Gabrielle Horn's win last year.

Not only that, but second year apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic, Kylie Brook, has become an advocate for the Cessnock City Council's Mayoral Scholarships, after last year taking out a $2500 award that helped her purchase the tools for her trade when she started at Drayton in 2013.

All three women say they look forward to building long-lasting careers at Drayton which they hope to continue should Drayton South go ahead.

Nominated for the outstanding role she played in bringing together the 78 qualified trainers at Drayton mine and rolling out a program to enhance the competencies of the 300 operators on site, Women in Mining finalist Teena Martin said she loves seeing people develop professionally as they acquire new skills and knowledge.

"It is a true honour and privilege to work in the tight-knit Drayton mine workforce and to be able to work so closely with our trainers to ensure they have the confidence and training they need to improve safety, performance and production on site," Teena said.

"My father has worked at Drayton mine for 30 years so you could say mining was in my blood – it just took me a little longer to get here," Teena said, who joined Drayton in 2010 after a working for a few years in a stockbroking firm.

Teena is particularly passionate about providing opportunities and pathways for young women who live in the surrounding areas.

"Over the past two years I have implemented a mining road show program for local schools to help attract students to the mining industry, with a particular focus on young women," she said.

"I travel to Muswellbrook High School, Scone High School and St Josephs in Aberdeen to talk to the students about the mining industry and promote the many career opportunities available.

"I've also participated in the career days at these schools and run mock interviews with students so they began to develop skills in handling stressful job interview situations and understanding what potential employers are looking for.

Teena has worked closely with last year's Women in Mining Rising Star finalist, third year apprentice Gabrielle Horn who has been involved in many speaking opportunities and panel discussions over the past 12 months to share her advice with women considering working in the resources industry.

This year's award winners will be announced on 6 March at the Sydney Marriott Hotel.

Kylie Brook, Gabrielle Horn and Teena Martin are proud to be making a positive difference at Drayton mine