RBC Women in Trades Blog

Thanks and Links

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 […]

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Employment 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 […]

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Get 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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