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Fraser Valley Diversity in Trades Meetup, Tues. Feb. 7 @ 7-9 pm
We’re going to be in Chilliwack for Cohort 9 of the RRP Leadership Training, and are hosting a Fraser Valley meetup! It’s for all tradies from underrepresented groups (Indigenous, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTIAQ+, women), and will taking place on...
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 EVENTS
Tuition grant for tradespeople to gain RHF Accessibility Certification
The Rick Hansen Foundation has collaborated with people with physical disabilities, experts in the built environment, legislation and building code as well as accessibility professionals and education partners to create training courses and resources on accessibility...
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....
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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