Tradeswoman AB

Annette Donnenworth

My journey has been difficult, frustrating, and incredibly fulfilling. I’ve learned that success isn’t about reaching a single goal. It’s about showing up, day after day, even when it’s tough. Especially when it’s tough.

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Tradeswoman AB

Lisa Rukande

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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Cori Miller OAWA
Tradeswoman AB

Cori Miller

Becoming a welder, as a first-generation trades woman in my family has had its obstacles. Being the first in my family to start a career like this, I did not know where to start, and nobody knew how to help me. I had no idea what school to apply to, what tools I needed or

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Alexandra Bernosky - OAWA Tradeswoman
Tradeswoman AB

Alexandra Bernosky

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

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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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