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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,...
Lisa Scott: Leadership in Action
“The trades offer an amazing career. Financial stability, independence – especially for young girls, to be able to create their own life and pay their own way and create the life they want. I’ve had parents say, ‘My daughter just listened to you, now she’s looking for...
June 23, 2-4:30 PM – BCIT Women in Trades Meetup
BCIT Women in Trades Meet UpThursday, June 23 from 2-4:30 pmBCITSA Habitat Pub (Building SE2)RSVP to alary@bcit.ca by June 21st so the hosts have enough snacks and space reserved... And please spread the word!
BCCWITT EVENTS
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...
Women in Inspection: Opportunity for Canadian Women Welders!
Advance your career and earning potential with a Welding Inspector Level One Certificate! The CWB Welding Foundation and the BC Centre for Women in the Trades, with support from Fluor Canada, invite Canadian women welders to apply for the Women in Inspection training...
You Need A Resume! Online Workshop – Dec. 16 @ 6-8pm PST
If you are a woman working in a construction, maintenance, or industrial trade in British Columbia, you are invited to take part in a subsidized virtual workshop where you'll craft a professional resume and cover letter with an industry expert! Thursday, December 16 @...
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Celebrating Construction Month with BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary Recipients: Meet Hannah
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. Electrician Hannah will be using the funding for 2nd Year Electrical training: We hope you enjoy your time at school!