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Be More Than A Bystander: Shifting Skilled Trades Workplace Culture in BC (co-hosted by BCCWITT and ITA)
BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and the Industry Training Authority BC (ITA) are co-hosting a virtual Be More Than A Bystander virtual workshop on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 7:00-8:30pm PST. Be More Than A Bystander is a training and educational...
Funded Mass Timber Training for Carpenters & Ironworkers, Including Apprentices
Announcing a fantastic fully-funded opportunity for carpenters and ironworkers in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to learn about mass timber through a part-time, hybrid learning program with BCIT and the Prince’s Trust Canada. What is mass timber?Mass timber...
Seneca College and Scotiabank’s HELIX RISE event
Registration is now open for Scotiabank, Seneca Innovation, and Seneca College's HELIX RISE event, and BCCWITT will be there! HELIX RISE, presented by Scotiabank, is an initiative to provide women, gender diverse and racialized people with critical skills and...
BCCWITT EVENTS
Join BCCWITT staff in recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30th is National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. Join BCCWITT staff in observing this day to engage and learn about Truth and Reconciliation. Many B.C. communities will be hosting events to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation —...
Camosun College celebrating WIT anniversary with free tailgate celebration!
Camosun College is celebrating the "10+2 Anniversary" of their Women in the Trades programming on Wednesday, September 21st from 4-7pm. This free tailgate event will be held at their Victoria campus, 4481 Interurban Road, for program alumni and community partners. ...
Women & 2SLGBTIAQ+ Tradespeople building weekend on October 1st and 2nd in Victoria
Come join HeroWork for their Women & 2SLGBTIAQ+ Tradespeople building weekend on October 1st and 2nd at 755 Pandora Drive in Victoria! They are looking for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and non-trade volunteers. Tradespeople of all skill levels are...