What barriers have you faced in your journey of becoming a tradeswoman? The biggest barrier for me in taking up a trade was figuring out how to start. When I was trying to decide which trade to pursue, it was tough finding reliable information about them. Most of what I found came from random folks
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Vanessa Miller is a perfect example of how to go from start to success! Read about her journey and get in touch with her to discover your new career path.
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