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

YWCA Trade Journey

Partner SK

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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Essential Power

Employer SK, Employers' Stories

“No Job Too Big or Too Small” is the motto at Essential Power
Essential Power is a residential electrical renovations company based out of Saskatoon, recently expanding into Prince Albert.

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SK Trades Person Vanessa Miller

Tradeswoman SK, 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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Partner Up!

Partner SK

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

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Flyer Electric

Employer SK, 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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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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Boilermakers Local 555

Employer SK, 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 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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Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU)

Partner MB, Partner NS, Partner SK, 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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