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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...
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...
BCCWITT EVENTS
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...
FREE Carpentry Essentials training, Sept. 15 – Dec. 5 in Castlegar
Calling all CASTLEGAR women! Want to get a start in a rewarding skilled trades career? Learn the skills and knowledge you need through FREE introductory CARPENTRY ESSENTIALS training from September 15 to December 5 in Castlegar. After you complete the course, BCCWITT...
Prince George Tradeswomen Social on May 22 @ 5:30-7:30PM
Calling ALL BCCWITT network members, allies, supporters, and friends: Join the BCCWITT team and the Prince George and Area Women in Trades & Industry at our next Tradeswomen Social in Prince George! Date:Thursday, May 22, 20255:30-7:30PM Location:Bon Voyage...
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Limited number of FREE training spaces still open for spots in an all-woman Construction Craft Worker cohort!
The BC Centre for Women in the Trades is looking for qualified women who want to start their career as Construction Craft Workers this spring!
This fully funded program, starting May 5th, will offer participants 4 weeks of training, PPE purchases, and other supports as needed. The training is in Chilliwack, with potential job opportunities on infrastructure projects across the Lower Mainland.
What is a CCW? Construction Craft Workers help with site preparation, equipment, material handling, and pre-cast concrete, masonry, steel, and wood on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites.
Sign up today for Tuesday’s information session! https://form.jotform.com/BCCWITT2/ccw-2026
