Office to Advance Women Apprentices

Pink Belts Construction Group

Pink Belts Construction Group is a women-owned construction company based in St. Albert and Edmonton. Founded in 2010 by Robyne Graton, the company offers a range of services, including project consultation, interior and exterior renovations, and property management. Pink Belts’ mission is to foster diversity within the construction industry by providing women with the opportunity to

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UA Local 56

Employer NS, Employers' Stories

UA Local 56 Making Space for Women.
The Nova Scotia Office to Advance Women Apprentices opened in 2019 and quickly found an ally in UA Local 56.

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Boilermakers Local 555

Employer Prairie, Employers' Stories

The Saskatchewan Office to Advance Women Apprentices had its first success story with the support of a true ally: the Boilermakers’ Local 555.

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IBEW

Employer Prairie, Employers' Stories

IBEW and the Office to Advance Women Apprentices working together to promote the inclusion of women in the electrical trades.

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Flyer Electric

Employer Prairie, Employers' Stories

We’re flying high with Flyer Electric! This company has been so supportive of our office and has been one of our biggest advocates in the Saskatchewan area.

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SB TireCraft, Enfield NS

Employer NS, Employers' Stories

SB TireCraft Enfield needed an apprentice who wanted to learn all aspects of the trade, would value the community, and the integrity of the business. The Office to Advance Women Apprentices matched them with a direct entry apprentice from the corridor community.

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Ground Electrical

Employers Alberta

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 a Strong Foundation with United Association

Employer Prairie, Employers' Stories

Partnerships with unions like the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 254 improve opportunities for tradeswomen and ensure they’re receiving the benefits they need to succeed.

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Sunbuilt

Employer NS, Employers' Stories

Mitch Taylor of Sunbuilt is building capacity in his community, his business, and building skills in a female direct entry carpenter apprentice.

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Steel Heels

Employer PEI, Employers' Stories

@Steel Heels is a great example of women making a stamp on non-traditional trades. Check out how owner Miranda MacIssac has been changing minds and hiring more young tradeswomen in PEI.

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