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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...
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Spaces Available in Fully-funded Leadership Training for 2SLGBTIAQ+ Tradespeople
Are you a tradesperson in a Skilled Trades BC trade, identify as Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, asexual, or queer, and interested in helping to shape the future of the skilled trades in British Columbia? We have a handful of spaces left in our...
Be More Than A Bystander Train-the-Trainer (Lower Mainland)
Be More Than A Bystander Train-the-TrainerPort CoquitlamJanuary 16-18, 2023 Be More Than A Bystander is a training and educational program to support organizational and cultural shifts towards more inclusive, safer and respectful workplaces in the skilled trades....
Pacific West HVAC and Plumbing technician job postings
Pacific West Mechanical is making an effort to diversify their workforce. As such, they are looking to hire more underrepresented people in technician roles. To see their HVAC Technician posting, click here, for their plumbing technician posting, click here. ...
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Career Advancement Bursary Applications have reopened!
Applications have reopened for our Career Advancement Bursary! Apply before May 15th to be considered for funding this quarter. This opportunity is for equity priority tradespeople of all genders, including tradespeople who are…
– Indigenous
– People of colour
– 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