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Prince George Skilled Trades Social, Mar. 12 @ 5:30-9 PM

Calling ALL BCCWITT network members, allies, supporters, and friends: BCCWITT and the Prince George and Area Women in Trades & Industry are co-hosting this skilled trades social in March! We are excited to meet some local tradespeople, employers, instructors,...

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Campbell River Skilled Trades Social, Feb. 24 @ 7-10 PM

Calling ALL BCCWITT network members, allies, supporters, and friends: BCCWITT and North Island College are co-hosting this skilled trades social in February! We are excited to meet some local tradespeople, employers, instructors, union organizers, and program...

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BCCWITT EVENTS

Victoria Skilled Trades Social, Feb. 3 @ 8-11 PM

Calling ALL BCCWITT network members, allies, supporters, and friends: Our next Victoria skilled trades social is coming up soon! BCCWITT staff are excited to meet some local tradespeople, employers, instructors, union organizers, and program coordinators involved in...

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Be More Than A Bystander virtual workshops this Winter!

BC Centre for Women in the Trades and SkilledTradesBC are co-hosting two virtual 90-minute workshops this Winter: Session for men: Wednesday, January 31 from 7-8:30pm PT Session for all genders (including men, women, trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming...

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SUCCESS STORIES

Applications now OPEN: BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary

BMTAB train-the-trainer Victoria

Apply before August 15th to be considered for our Career Advancement Bursary this quarter! This opportunity is for equity priority tradespeople of ALL genders, including those who are…
– Indigenous
– Racialized people
– 2SLGBTIAQ+
– Immigrants
– People with disabilities
– Women
And who are facing barriers in advancing in their trades careers, including journeys, TQs, apprentices, & tradespeople in non-apprenticeship trades! More info at http://www.tinyurl.com/BCCWITTBursary

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At risk BC youth between the ages of 16 and 29 who are entering into or started on a career in the skilled trades and are experiencing barriers can apply for support to take an ICBC-approved driver’s training course, thanks to the Construction Foundation of British Columbia's Shift Fund! For more info, check out cfbc.ca/shift-fund/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Coming up on Thursday: Meet BCCWITT staff, hear about our programs, and learn about what we’re doing to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive skilled trades industry! Employers, labour organizers, tradespeople, trades training staff, and anyone interested in our work are welcome to join us for this free & fun virtual session. Register here: ow.ly/CLEb50RCgrN ... See MoreSee Less
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On February 3, 2025, amendments to the WorkSafeBC's emergency procedures for hazardous substances will come into effect, providing additional clarity and reducing risks to workers and other people posed by emergencies involving hazardous substances. Read the summary of the updated procedures here: ow.ly/RC6y50UBpQE ... See MoreSee Less
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