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April-June 2026 dates available: Apply now to take part in our Show Up trainings!
Since the launch of Show Up for Safer Workplaces this past September, over 80 participants have taken part in our training program! We want to thank our partners at BCIT's ConnectHER Hub, UA Local 324 and TRU School of Trades and Technology for hosting us in...
New SHARP Workplace partnership: Education & advocacy on sexual harassment at work
We are proud to share news about a new partnership with the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), as we step in to help support the vital education and advocacy goals of their Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces)...
APPLY TODAY: Show Up for Safer Workplaces in VICTORIA, February 9-12, 2026
This innovative new program helps participants become leaders in identifying where psychological safety issues are hurting too many people who work in the construction trades. Show Up supports participants, industry leaders and organizations with practical strategies...
BCCWITT EVENTS
BCCWITT 2025 Year in Review
2025 BCCWITT Year in Review In 2025, the BC Centre for Women in the Trades… Launched Show Up for Safer Workplaces After over a year of hard work by our Show Up team, and alongside our committed partners, Show Up for Safer Workplaces launched strong this fall: it has...
BCCWITT Winter Closure: See you in 2026!
The BCCWITT office will close for the holidays on December 23rd and reopen on January 5th, with some of our team also taking a few extra days around this window. We hope you're able to enjoy a restful break, so we can all return in 2026 ready to continue the good work...
February-April 2026 dates available: Apply now to take part in our Show Up trainings!
After successfully launching our Fall pilot Show Up for Safer Workplaces trainings, we are excited to share our January through April 2026 training calendar! Apply today to join us at one of our upcoming training sessions: February 9-12 at UA Local 324 Training...
SUCCESS STORIES
Limited number of FREE training spaces still open for spots in an all-woman Construction Craft Worker cohort!
The BC Centre for Women in the Trades is looking for qualified women who want to start their career as Construction Craft Workers this spring!
This fully funded program, starting May 5th, will offer participants 4 weeks of training, PPE purchases, and other supports as needed. The training is in Chilliwack, with potential job opportunities on infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland.
What is a CCW? Construction Craft Workers help with site preparation, equipment, material handling, and pre-cast concrete, masonry, steel, and wood on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites.
Sign up today for Tuesday’s information session! https://form.jotform.com/BCCWITT2/ccw-2026
