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APPLY TODAY – Fully-funded Security System Technician Program Starting August 1st!
In partnership with the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC), BCCWITT is recruiting women interested in becoming Security System Technicians for a fully-funded 24 week training program starting August 1, 2022. Successful participants will receive funding that...
Lauren Bowles: Leadership in Action
"If I had not been involved in my trades community groups, I don’t think I would have lasted through my apprenticeship.” Congrats, Lauren, on this excellent profile in the Summer 2022 issue of Tradetalk magazine! We at BCCWITT agree that building a community of peers...
June 28 @ 7pm-9pm PDT – Virtual Monthly Meetup for BC Women in Trades
Coming up on Tuesday night, June 28 @ 7PM This month's monthly virtual meetup for tradeswomen in BC will be hosted by RRP Leadership Training participants & Red Seal electrician Kathleen Scott! If you're a women working on the tools or studying in a construction,...
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FREE Women’s Health & Safety in the Workplace WEBINAR on International Women’s Day
SIGN UP HERE --> tinyurl.com/2xbkt9zs International Women's Day Tuesday March 8th 12-1:30 PST One hour webinar followed by 30 minute Q&A All workers face health and safety issues at work - injuries, workplace hazards, diseases, and stress. Many of these issues...
TONIGHT! – Jan. 25 @ 7pm-9pm PST – Virtual Monthly Meetup for BC Women in Trades
Let's get together and socialize online! REGISTER HERE --> http://tinyurl.com/BCCWITTmeetup Hosted by BCCWITT, this province-wide virtual hang out takes place on the last Tuesday of every month (except December!), from 7 pm to 9 pm, via Zoom. All British Columbia...
Jan. 27 @ 7 PM (PST) – How to Make Engaging Trades Education Projects: A Webinar with Skills Ready
Are you a tradesperson who wants to do fun, hands-on trades-related projects, but you're not sure where to start? Have you thought you'd like to promotes trades with schools, friends, and community groups, but you don't know what to do? Come to this FREE interactive...
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Celebrating Construction Month with BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary Recipients: Meet Ghazaleh
We are celebrating #BCConstructionMonth2024 with the British Columbia Construction Association 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. Ghazaleh is a Red Seal Insulator (Heat & Frost) who is leveling up her technology skills to help her both as a project manager and as a community leader: Please join us in wishing her well as she works towards this goal!