Office to Advance Women Apprentices

UA Local 56

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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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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Custom Electric

Employers Alberta

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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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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Forge Construction

Employer Prairie, Employers' Stories

Forge-ing Ahead
Sometimes the Office to Advance Women Apprentices brings the tradeswomen to the employers, sometimes the tradeswoman brings the employers to the office!

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Pink Belts Construction Group

Employers Alberta

Pink Belts’ mission is to foster diversity within the construction industry by providing women with the opportunity to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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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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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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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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