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BCCWITT Endorses the $10aDay Child Care Plan

Did you know that BC Centre for Women in the Trades recently endorsed the $10aDay Child Care Plan?  The skilled trades industry benefits greatly from a healthy workforce, where families and communities across B.C. are able to afford and access childcare, and to show...

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NAWC National Apprenticeship Program Info sessions

The Native Women's Association of Canada's National Apprenticeship Program (NWAC NAP) is hosting an information session on Red Seal apprenticeship opportunities. Through BCCWITT, NAWC is extending this offer to Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and...

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Celebrating Construction Month with BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary Recipients: Meet Zahida

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We are celebrating #BCConstructionMonth with the @ThisisBCCA by introducing you to some of the recipients of the BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary, which provides funding for equity priority tradespeople of all genders who are facing barriers in advancing in their trades journey, to help them access training, tools, certifications, networking, and educational opportunities. It’s an honour to be investing in Zahida’s future as a leader in the marine mechanical sector! #BuiltRight

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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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