RBC Women in Trades Blog

Lighting the Way to Success

Depending on the trade someone chooses to go into, they can see the product of their skills in moments, minutes, or even years. A stylist may see the product of their labour in one hour, whereas a general contractor may not see their blueprints turned into a useable building for years. Valerie Nicol is one […]

The Art of Creating Your Own Business

When a woman in a trades program confirms her status as a journeyperson by earning her Red Seal Certification, it often marks the end of their road at Thompson Rivers University, as she will have learned the skills and abilities to make it on her own in the working world. However, as Amber Cachelin has […]

Lighting the Path to Success

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May: Your Dreams Come True (Adrienne Nisyok)

As a continuation of May: Your Dreams Come True, where we feature TRU Red Seal female professionals, we are excited to interview Adrienne Nisyok. Adrienne Nisyok is a proud member of the Nisga’a Nation from the remote community of Gitlakdamix (New Aiyansh) located in Northwest British Columbia. Although she has primarily resided in the beautiful […]

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