BCCWITT’s Journey to Success for Women Apprentices program supports women apprentices in BC to successfully complete their apprenticeship, achieve journey status, and gain the economic security that a Red Seal in the skilled trades may bring.

Journey to Success for Women Apprentices will help empower women apprentices to complete their apprenticeship, start their career in trades, and advocate for themselves. Participants will benefit from fully funded trainings, mentorship opportunities and being part of a strong community of tradeswomen at all stages of their career!

Who is eligible?

• Women living in British Columbia who are registered as an apprentice (any levels) in a maintenance or construction skilled trade

What to expect?

• Build a roadmap to navigate your apprenticeship journey – guidance and directions to help navigate the apprenticeship system
• Receive advice and support from others who are on the same journey or have completed the journey– connect with other tradeswomen, through peer support networks, virtual and in-person events, and mentorship
• Gain access to education and training – from career development, self advocacy, financial literacy to worker rights

What does participation look like?

• Meet other women apprentices across BC by joining BCCWITT’s ConnectHER community virtual monthly meet-ups and Slack channel
• Build your skills by taking part in at least 5 virtual trainings
• Attend an in-person meet-up hosted by BCCWITT staff
• Join BCCWITT’s network and receive our bi-monthly newsletter for updated information on events, funding and opportunities
• Participate in surveys
• Share your experiences with BCCWITT’s ConnectHER program

What are other ways to get involved in the project (if you are not eligible)?

• Refer women apprentices in BC to take part in Journey to Success for Women Apprentices
• Stay connected through BCCWITT’s network to learn about research on and best practices for supporting the recruitment and retention of women apprentices in BC
• Join the National ConnectHER Network for Tradeswomen & Allies (for anyone in the skilled trades industry in Canada)
• Follow BCCWITT on social media to celebrate the journey of women apprentices in BC!