Lauren Bowles: Leadership in Action

“If I had not been involved in my trades community groups, I don’t think I would have lasted through my apprenticeship.” Congrats, Lauren, on this excellent profile in the Summer 2022 issue of Tradetalk magazine! We at BCCWITT agree that building a community of...

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...

CAWIC bursary deadline is approaching fast: June 30!

The annual deadline for applications to the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) bursary program is coming up on June 30, 2022: Successful applicants in construction-related programs will receive $1,000 and $2,000 bursaries to help them fund their...

June 26, 4-6 PM – Kelowna Women in the Trades Meetup

CALLING ALL OKANAGAN PEOPLE: There’s a Kelowna women in trades meetup coming up soon… This time with DOOR PRIZES! All tradeswomen welcome: Apprentices, journeys, union, non-union, any trade. Sunday, June 26, 4-6PM @ Red Bird Brewing (1086 Richter...

June 8, 7-9 PM – Kootenay Women in the Trades Meetup

Calling all women in trades in the East Kootenays: There’s a meetup in Cranbrook TONIGHT at the Fire Hall, 37 11 Ave S @ 7-9pm! Always the second Wednesday of the month… Come on out and make new friends, see old ones, and work your network....

Fraser Valley Diversity in Trades Meetup – Tues. May 17 @ 7-9 pm

BCCWITT staff are going to be in the Fraser Valley next week, and we’d love to meet you: If you’re a tradesperson from an underrepresented group (2SLGBTQIA+, IBPOC, persons with disabilities, immigrants, women), please come enjoy some food and discussion...