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Our Employer Stories

Discover the stories of the employers supported by the Office to Advance Women Apprentices.


Boilermakers Local 555

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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Building a Strong Foundation with United Association

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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IBEW

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

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Steel Heels

@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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Forge Construction

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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Sunbuilt

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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Ground Electrical

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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Custom Electric

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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Pink Belts Construction Group

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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CMP

CMP has spent 60 years innovating and delivering food processing solutions to manufacturers throughout the world.

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