Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA)

Kaitlin Singer, Direct entry Automotive Service Technician

The Nova Scotia Office to Advance Women Apprentices helps women like Kaitlin find the right job in the skilled trades for their future. Connect with the office and learn how we can support you to find your dream job!

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Melanie Driscoll, So Busy Construction Crew

Tradeswoman NS, Tradeswoman Stories

Tradeswoman carpenter and scaffolder Melanie Driscoll is leaving the Office to Advance Women Apprentices to lead her Halifax-based company So Busy Construction Crew.

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Makenna Ducharme, Electrician

Tradeswoman MB, Tradeswoman Stories

Makenna Ducharme always knew a career in the trades was for her and now that she’s working on her electrical apprenticeship, it’s hard for her to contain her enthusiasm.

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Candice Gibson, Welder

Tradeswoman NS, Tradeswoman Stories

Coast to Coast and Beyond!
Candice Gibson never imagined her dream job was just around the corner.

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Filling the Need for Local Tradespeople

Tradeswoman MB, Tradeswoman Stories

Tiana Bird wants to help people in her community and her journey to become a Red Seal plumber is just the beginning. Read her story and start on your own path!

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Melissa Smith, Carpenter

Tradeswoman PE, Tradeswoman Stories

Dreams Do Come True.
Melissa Smith always wanted to be a carpenter; she wanted to make things with her hands.

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Tammy Poorman, Electrician

Tradeswoman SK, Tradeswoman Stories

Tammy Poorman was the first person in her family to graduate high school, but she wanted to go further. She did! And now she’s working with our office, we’re going to help her keep growing.

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Kendall Shea, Welder

Tradeswoman NL, Tradeswoman Stories

The story of one young apprentice who – with support from the Office to Advance Women Apprentices and Boilermakers Local 203 – found her dream job.

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Tracy Fedorowich, Welder

Tradeswoman SK, Tradeswoman Stories

Welder Tracy Fedorowich has an important message for women looking to blaze a new trail: Never give up.

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Renee Yetman, Construction

Tradeswoman MB, Tradeswoman Stories

Growing up in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, Renee had always enjoyed working with her hands. She found work with a drywall company and enjoyed the physicality of the work.

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