Amanda Rees has blazed a trail in so many ways and we’re so proud she’s been awarded this year’s Trailblazer Award winner. Read her story and discover how she’s shaping the world of trades for women in Newfoundland and Labrador.
what we do
The Office to Advance Women Apprentices is committed to supporting and advancing women in the skilled trades.
The Office provides ongoing support to tradeswomen seeking work or already employed in the skilled trades. This includes providing career services, employment supports, and networking opportunities for tradeswomen. The Office to Advance Women Apprentices has partnerships with employers, trades unions, government, and training institutions to assist in accomplishing these goals.
The organization has six provincial offices across the country in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia (Mainland NS & Cape Breton Offices), New Brunswick and a Prairie Region office servicing Manitoba & Saskatchewan.
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Our Stories
Discover the stories of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices and the tradeswomen, employers and partners that we support to advance women in skilled trades.
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