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Importance of Bystander Intervention at Upcoming FTG Allyship Workshop
Free to Grow in Forestry Initiative is hosting a FREE educational virtual workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Allyship! BCCWITT Executive Director Karen Dearlove and Be More Than A Bystander champion Glen Williams will speak together on the impacts of the...
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...
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...
BCCWITT EVENTS
You’re Invited: Book Launches for Hilary Peach’s Memoir “Thick Skin” in both Victoria & Vancouver
Join BC Tradeswomen Society and BCCWITT to celebrate the publication of Hilary Peach’s memoir, “Thick Skin: Field Notes From a Sister in the Brotherhood”! Victoria Herald Street Brew Works (506 Herald Street) Friday, February 17, 2023 Vancouver Hero's Welcome (3917...
Fully Funded entry level Security Systems Technician program with EJTC! Apply today!
BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) is partnering with the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) to run another fully funded, in person Security Systems Technician (SST) program! SST's are in high demand in BC, and this 24 week program starts February...
BCCWITT and BC Insulators 118 are recruiting for Intro to Mechanical Insulation!
BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and BC Insulators 118 are recruiting for two 1-week fully funded Introduction to Mechanical Insulation courses. February 13th - 17th, and March 13th - 17th, 2023. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a...
SUCCESS STORIES
We’re hosting TWO virtual Be More Than A Bystander workshops this month!
Register here:
- Tuesday, May 28 from 6-7:30pm PST for men only
- Thursday, May 30 from 6-8pm PST for participants of all genders
Be More Than A Bystander is a training & educational program to support organizational & cultural shifts towards more inclusive, safer, & respectful workplaces. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools & strategies to prevent & intervene in gender-based & other forms of bullying, harassment & violence in workplaces in the skilled trades industry.
These workshops are FREE for participants for skilled trades workers or employers in BC, with limited spaces available at a fee for participants who live or work outside the province.