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Applications now open for the 2024 Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE Scholarships
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of Canadian students. This year, in partnership with Seaspan, they are proud to announce the availability of 55 scholarships valued at up to $3,400 each. These scholarships...
Celebrating IWD 2024 by Investing in Women
Every day, but especially today on International Women's Day, BCCWITT is proud to be investing in women: We honour their drive & passion to pursue skilled trades careers, by helping to remove the barriers they face & by creating opportunities for them to...
Be More Than A Bystander Train-the-Trainer (men only cohort) in Burnaby from April 10-12
Our next Be More Than A Bystander train-the-trainer (men only cohort) will be taking place in Burnaby from April 10-12, 2024 (9am to 4:30pm). The training will be hosted at the BCFED Health & Safety Centre (120-4259 Canada Way, Burnaby). Be More Than A Bystander...
BCCWITT EVENTS
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...
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...
Be More Than A Bystander Train-the-Trainer (all gender cohort) at North Island College in Campbell River
Our next Be More Than A Bystander train-the-trainer (all gender cohort) will be taking place at North Island College, Campbell River Campus from February 23-25, 2024 (9am to 4:30pm). The training will be hosted at Q̓ə pix ʔidaʔas, the Gathering Place (1685 South...
SUCCESS STORIES
Applications now OPEN: BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary
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