Supporting Women in Skilled Trades

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Stories by our Alberta Tradeswomen, Employers, Community & Partners

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The CCA’s focus is clear: grow talent, connect members to projects, advocate for the industry, invest in training, and keep an eye on the future. Year-round, it offers everything from technical courses to leadership programs, helping crews and companies stay sharp in a fast-changing industry.

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Our advice for those entering the trades is simple. Stay curious. Be dependable. Show up ready to learn. Whether you are on the tools or leading the project there is more to grow and lead here.

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It’s rare to find a company that builds community as intentionally as it builds circuits but Ground Electrical does both.\ Ground Electrical, founded by Master Electrician Steven Almeida, began as a solo operation between 2007 and 2011. Since then, Steven grew his business steadily with a clear vision: build a workplace grounded in heart, integrity

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Building Confidence, One Weld at a Time
Entering a male-dominated field as a first-year welder, I quickly realized that my biggest barriers weren’t just learning the technical side of welding; they were overcoming self-doubt.

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