Starting in the trade was both exciting and intimidating. Seeing the lathes run for the first time was overwhelming, and on my first day as an apprentice, I was upfront about my experience level. I shared that I was new but eager to learn and give it my best.
Supporting Women in Skilled Trades
Contact your local office 1-866-702-6292 (OAWA)
what we do
Office to Advance Women Apprentices Alberta
The Office to Advance Women Apprentices Alberta Office was created to engage and support tradeswomen working in Skilled Trades in the province of Alberta.
The Office mandate is to offer support and increase employment opportunities for tradeswomen and women entering Skilled Trades in Alberta. We offer a registry database of female tradespersons identifying trade, level of apprenticeship, employment status, resumes, travel availability, etc. Our work includes:
Eligible TRades
39 Eligible Red Seal Trades
In alignment with the criteria outlined by our government funding, the Office to Advance Women Apprentices Alberta provides support exclusively to women pursuing one of the 39 eligible Red Seal Trades.
Tradeswomen Registration
Experienced tradeswomen in Alberta — we're here to support your next step.
Register with the Office to Advance Women Apprentices Alberta to join our database of qualified tradeswomen and connect directly with employers seeking skilled talent.
Join us and gain access to meaningful employment opportunities, industry connections, and ongoing support to help you continue building a successful career in your trade.
Exploratory Registration
Start Exploring Your Future in the Trades
Whether you're just beginning to explore skilled construction trades or you already know which trade interests you but have no experience yet, our team is here to help. Complete the quick registration form below, and we’ll connect with you to guide you on your next steps.
mentorship Registration
Mentorship Program
We match mentees with mentors who are either further along in the same trade or have similar interests that can provide mentorship to achieve other goals.
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We Connect Apprentices & Employers
Employers can contact the Alberta Office to Advance Women Apprentices to get access to the resumes of apprentices from our vast database of qualified workers across the province. When you’re hiring, let us know and we’ll forward resumes from highly-skilled women workers directly to you to speed up and simplify your hiring process.
*Note: Employer's names are kept confidential unless otherwise specified by the employer.
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