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Statement on Death of Minnesota Tradeswoman, Amber Czech
On November 11th, 2025 a Minnesota welder named Amber Czech showed up to work, as if it was any other day…but she never made it home. In the early hours of her shift, she was violently murdered by a male co-worker, who according to local reports, had planned to kill...
Co-action discussion: Building change in the skilled trades sector
BCCWITT is partnering with CCWESTT and BCIT to host this upcoming FREE co-action discussion lunch! This is not your standard HR workshop! We know there is a labour shortage in the skilled trades. But how do leading companies address this? Join us for this FREE...
Opportunity for Women in Victoria: Start a career in fire protection!
The BC Centre for Women in the Trades is recruiting women in the Victoria area who want to start working as Fire Alarm / Fire Protection Technicians! Fire Alarm Technicians install, inspect, test, and repair fire alarm systems to ensure they are functioning correctly...
BCCWITT EVENTS
Show Up: Apply today!
After a lot of hard work, we’re excited to be launching our pilot training session for Show Up for Safer Workplaces! Show Up is an innovative new program that will create safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces throughout the construction sector, by giving...
BCCWITT Submission for the 2026 Budget Consultation Process
Our BCCWITT team was proud to be one of the 406 organizations who submitted a written submission (below) to the 2026 Budget Consultation process…standing alongside so many other organizations who are calling on government to make vital investments that will improve...
FREE Traffic Control Person training for Lower Mainland Women
***LOWER MAINLAND WOMEN!*** Are you interested in starting a career in the skilled trades? BCCWITT is recruiting BC women (including transwomen) in you area to take FREE Traffic Control Person (TCP) training: Graduates will get a TCP certificate and one-on-one support...
SUCCESS STORIES
APPLY TODAY: Show Up for Safer Workplaces in VICTORIA, February 9-12, 2026
This innovative new program helps participants become leaders in identifying where psychological safety issues are hurting too many people who work in the construction trades. Show Up supports participants, industry leaders and organizations with practical strategies and tools…helping people recognize and support mental health and substance use concerns, prevent toxic workplace culture, and become active partners in creating healthier and more stable work environments.
Apply today to secure a limited spot for this FREE training: