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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. ...
BCCWITT EVENTS
Apprentice Incentive Grant for Women ending March 31st, 2023
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women pilot project is ending on March 31st, 2023. Apprentices whose first year or second year progression date occurs after March 31, 2023 MAY be eligible for the AIG-W, but you have to apply BEFORE March 31st, 2023. To be...
Kelowna Diversity in Trades Meetup, Wed. Nov. 23 @ 7-9 pm
We’re going to be in Kelowna for Cohort 8 of the RRP Leadership Training, and are hosting a meetup! It’s for all tradies from underrepresented groups (Indigenous, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTIAQ+, women), and will taking place on the evening of...
VIU Indigenous people / Women in Trades Training Programs – Apply now!
Applications are now open for Vancouver Island University's Trades Discovery Programs! There are several fully funded opportunities available that provide successful applicants with a chance to explore automotive, carpentry, culinary, electrical, plumbing, welding,...