Introducing Lacey Frigon, a highly skilled Red Seal Journeyperson in the Collision Repair/Auto Body trade. She is passionate about transforming damaged vehicles into certified, road-worthy masterpieces.
Tradeswoman Prairie
Tradeswoman Prairie
Jill Boyce
Meet Jill Boyce, the groundbreaking construction Project Manager, who defied traditional paths. Her journey into the trades started unexpectedly, discovering a passion for physical labour while working part-time in a glass distribution company.
Tradeswoman Prairie
Jessica Patrick – OAWA SK Trades Person
Meet Jessica Patrick! Being part of the trades has been a way of life for her. At a young age in her Papa’s heavy duty mechanics and welding shop, Jessica Patrick’s trades journey began.
Tradeswoman AB
Emma Pollard – Journeyman Scaffolder
Emma Pollard is a Journeyman Scaffolder by trade and the Project Director for The Office to Advance Women Apprentices Alberta. Emma believes the Office will bring diversity to the workforce for employers while creating equal opportunities for women across Alberta.
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Celebrating Sweet Success
On November 23, 2023 OAWA hosted our annual gala to celebrate our newest female Journeypersons and to present the annual Tradeswoman Trailblazer and Extraordinary Employer Awards. Held at the Bella Vista and hosted by Stephanie O’Brien, the theme of the event this year was Sweet Success and included a fabulous selection of desserts, including our
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Helmets to Hardhats: A New Partnership for Office to Advance Women Apprentices
The Office to Advance Women Apprentices is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) Canada, a registered not-for-profit organization helping serving, transitioning, and former Canadian Forces members to find new careers in the trades.
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Grants to Support Your Business
Employers looking to hire new apprentices can now apply for financial support through a new Canadian Apprentices Services Program (CAS) offering grants to employers, aimed at funding the hiring of first-year apprentices.
Partner Prairie
YWCA Trade Journey
Since 2014, YWCA Saskatoon has been running a program called Trades Journey in which they assist women into economic sustainability through careers in the construction trades industry.
Tradeswoman NL, Tradeswoman Stories
Trailblazer Award Amanda Rees
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.
Partner NL, Partner Stories
Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador
Discover the perfect partnership between us and Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador and how we’re working together to reach the next generation of trades women.
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