BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary The BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary provides funding for equity priority tradespeople of all genders, including tradespeople who are Indigenous, people of colour, 2SLGBTIAQ+, immigrants, people with disabilities, and women, in...
VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Since June 30th, 2018, BCCWITT has been working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive skilled trades industry where all feel welcome, healthy, respected and safe. To celebrate our organization’s hard work over the past FIVE YEARS,...
BCCWITT is recruiting for another FULLY FUNDED introductory trades training cohort! This time, we have partnered with BC Insulators 118 to offer a week long essential training cohort from May 29th – June 2nd at the Insulator’s training facility in Port...
Last month BCCWITT was invited to St Paul, Minnesota (on the ancestral and traditional lands of the Dakota people) to join the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (NCSRCC) in their delivery of the Be More Than A Bystander program – where they trained...
Free to Grow in Forestry Initiative is hosting a FREE educational virtual workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Allyship! BCCWITT Executive Director Karen Dearlove and Be More Than A Bystander champion Glen Williams will speak together on the impacts of...
Did you know that BC Centre for Women in the Trades recently endorsed the $10aDay Child Care Plan? The skilled trades industry benefits greatly from a healthy workforce, where families and communities across B.C. are able to afford and access childcare, and to show...
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s National Apprenticeship Program (NWAC NAP) is hosting an information session on Red Seal apprenticeship opportunities. Through BCCWITT, NAWC is extending this offer to Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, Transgender,...
HVAC Employers Labour Market Survey is live! BCCWITT, in partnership with the Vancouver Economic Commission, the City of Vancouver, and the Building to Electrification Coalition, are conducting a survey to understand the labour market challenges faced by HVAC...
YWCA and WorkBC are offering a free 24-week truck driving training program for self-identifying women. Interested? Contact changinggears@ywcavan.org, 604-690-7341, or visit the program...
BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) is partnering with the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) to run another fully funded, in person Security Systems Technician (SST) program! SST’s are in high demand in BC, and this 24 week program starts...
BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT) and SkilledTradesBC are co-hosting a FREE virtual Be More Than A Bystander virtual workshop on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 7:00-8:30pm PST. Be More Than A Bystander is a training and educational program to support...
Advocacy 101 training with Adrienne SmithSaturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm PSTVirtual training (via Zoom) This FREE virtual workshop provides our network of diverse tradespeople, allies and staff with an introductory overview and know-how to advocate...
Pacific West Mechanical is making an effort to diversify their workforce. As such, they are looking to hire more underrepresented people in technician roles. To see their HVAC Technician posting, click here, for their plumbing technician posting, click here. ...
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), a national, non-profit organization, has been funded by Health Canada to conduct a study about understanding substance use. The goal of the study is to understand the extent and nature of substance use among apprentices and...
TRU Women in Trades is hosting a 13-week Women in Trades Training Exploratory Program at their Kamloops campus, March 13th – June 16th, 2023. This course is fully-funded, which means that the cost of tuition, tickets, PPE, tools, parking and child supports are...
BC Hydro is hiring apprentices! Truck and Transport mechanics (vehicle tradespersons) at BC Hydro maintain, inspect, diagnose, repair, modify and outfit BC Hydro vehicles. The BC Hydro fleet consists of 3,000 vehicles including passenger vehicles (e.g. cars, SUVs,...
Want to be a part of an exciting new initiative in Canada? Canada’s Building Trades Unions is looking for a full time Diversity Liaison to support the execution of the deliverables and objectives for a federally funded project under Employment and Social Development...
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women pilot project is ending on March 31st, 2023. Apprentices whose first year or second year progression date occurs after March 31, 2023 MAY be eligible for the AIG-W, but you have to apply BEFORE March 31st, 2023. To be...
Applications are now open for Vancouver Island University’s Trades Discovery Programs! There are several fully funded opportunities available that provide successful applicants with a chance to explore automotive, carpentry, culinary, electrical, plumbing,...
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...
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...
Join Homebuilders Association Vancouver for their virtual “Women Hold the Key to Future Home Ownership” career expo on November 1st from 11am – 7pm PST. Registration requires a copy of your resume and some self-identifying questions. Register...
British Columbia Institute of Technology is hosting their Women in Trades Meet Up one week from tonight! Join them on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 between 2:00pm – 4:30pm at the BCITSA Habitat Pub in Building SE2 on the BCIT Burnaby Campus. This meetup is for...
Welcome to BCCWITT’s new segment – #FeelGoodFridays! The goal of this segment is to lighten the content you see on social media, as well as keep you informed on the awesome, positive stuff going on in our network and surrounding industries. Have a great...
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 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...
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...
In partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, we are excited to be offering an upcoming FREE financial skills workshop on taxes and credits for tradespeople: Please spread the word! All welcome. Thursday May 1st 4pm – 5pm PDT Register...
In partnership with the BCFED Health & Safety Centre, we are excited to offer three upcoming opportunites for you to learn about your rights as a worker! Tuesday, March 25th 6:30 – 8pm Register here Tuesday April 29th 6:30 – 8pm Register here Tuesday May 13th 6:30...
Be More Than A Bystander is a training and educational program to support organizational and cultural shifts towards more inclusive, safer and respectful workplaces. These 2-hour workshops equip participants with practical tools and strategies to prevent, and...
Are you a woman in BC interested in starting a career in the skilled trades? BCCWITT is recruiting 10 women for a full-time four week Try A Trade training in April, introducing successful applicants to welding, piping, and lathing! The training is offered at no cost...
BCCWITT would like to wish everyone in our community a happy holidays: We appreciate your commitment to advancing equity & inclusion in the skilled trades! We are closed from December 23 to January 3 to ensure that our staff can recharge & be ready to serve...
We’re reaching out to lower mainland women (including transwomen) who are considering becoming carpenters: Our upcoming 3-week long Intro to Carpentry program could be a great fit for you! Join our interest list, and if you meet the eligibility requirements, you...
BCCWITT’s Journey to Success for Women Apprentices seeks to address barriers that women apprentices face that can prevent them successfully completing their apprenticeship, achieving journey status, and the economic prosperity and security that a Red Seal in the...
The deadline for our Career Advancement Bursary for this quarter is TOMORROW! This opportunity is for equity priority tradespeople of ALL genders, including those who are…- Indigenous- Racialized people- 2SLGBTIAQ+- Immigrants- People with disabilities- WomenAnd...
Apply before November 15th to be considered for our Career Advancement Bursary this quarter! This opportunity is for equity priority tradespeople of ALL genders, including those who are…- Indigenous- Racialized people- 2SLGBTIAQ+- Immigrants- People with...
Women (including transwomen) in British Columbia: Have you ever considered becoming a carpenter? We are working on an introduction to carpentry program, and want to hear from you! Complete this form to join our interest list, and if you meet the eligibility...
