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

Lacey Frigon

Tradeswoman Prairie

Introducing Lacey Frigon, a highly skilled Red Seal Journeyperson in the Collision Repair/Auto Body trade. She is passionate about transforming damaged vehicles into certified, road-worthy masterpieces.

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Jill Boyce

Tradeswoman Prairie

Meet Jill Boyce, the groundbreaking construction Project Manager, who defied traditional paths. Her journey into the trades started unexpectedly, discovering a passion for physical labour while working part-time in a glass distribution company.

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Jessica Patrick – OAWA SK Trades Person

Tradeswoman Prairie

Meet Jessica Patrick! Being part of the trades has been a way of life for her. At a young age in her Papa’s heavy duty mechanics and welding shop, Jessica Patrick’s trades journey began.

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YWCA Trade Journey

Partner Prairie

Since 2014, YWCA Saskatoon has been running a program called Trades Journey in which they assist women into economic sustainability through careers in the construction trades industry.

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SK Trades Person Vanessa Miller

Tradeswoman Prairie, Tradeswoman Stories

Vanessa Miller is a perfect example of how to go from start to success! Read about her journey and get in touch with her to discover your new career path.

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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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The Dream Team

Partner Prairie, Partner Stories

With our partners at the Canada’s Building Trades Unions and Manitoba Building Trades, we’re building success for tradeswomen all across Manitoba.

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Filling the Need for Local Tradespeople

Tradeswoman Prairie, 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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Partner Up!

Partner Prairie

Find out how our organizations are working together to improve the opportunities and outcomes of tradeswomen throughout the province.

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MCSC

Partner Prairie, Partner Stories

The Manitoba Construction Sector Council has been a true ally to our team since we opened in 2019.

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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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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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Makenna Ducharme, Electrician

Tradeswoman Prairie, 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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Tammy Poorman, Electrician

Tradeswoman Prairie, 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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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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Tracy Fedorowich, Welder

Tradeswoman Prairie, Tradeswoman Stories

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

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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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Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU)

Partner NS, Partner Prairie, Partner Stories

The CBTU is invested in diversifying the workforce! Find out more about our partnership and how we’re working together to get more women employed in the trades.

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Renee Yetman, Construction

Tradeswoman Prairie, 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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