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Thank you to everyone who attended our Women in Trades lunch! Special thanks to Gina McPherson (pictured), Electrical Safety Officer, BC Safety Authority, and to Helen Poss, Regional Employment Specialist, Skilled Trades Employment Program. Gina McPherson shared her story of beginning her electrical career in the late 1970s, later moving into a teaching role, and […]
Read moreEmployment Information for Women in Trades Students
Join us for a FREE LUNCH and information about jobs, career paths, and Q &A with: Helen Poss, Regional Employment Placement Specialist BCCA & Skilled Trades Employment Program When: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:30 -12:30 Where: TT219 For more information call or email: Pamela Fry, Coordinator, Women in Trades 250 828-5109 or […]
Read moreGuess what’s #2 in the top ten high demand jobs for the coming decade? Transport Trucker!
According to the Government of BC, truckers, along with carpenters, electricians, heavy equipment operators and welders, will be busy filling thousands of jobs over the next ten years. In fact, more than sixteen thousand new trucking jobs are expected to become available. This is great news for women, who are already making their mark in […]
Read moreGet Connected to Trades
Today’s tradeswomen have the advantage of access to a variety of online supports and resources. The Resource Training Authority’s site Tradeswomen.ca is well worth checking out. Along with job profiles, news, events, and job search tools, the site has a user-friendly ‘Community Centre’, where women can share ideas, ask questions, and offer each other […]
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