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Reward a Safety Champion in your Workplace
May 26, 2019 Uncategorized 0 comments 528
Nominate one individual's dedication and outstanding contribution to health and safety in the building construction industry of Manitoba Read more
Women in construction and how they are paving the way
October 18, 2018 Publications 0 comments 619

With an industry that seems to be lacking women professionals, we had the honour to talk to Zey Emir, a professional engineer and construction expert, who is the current chair of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and also the president of the large national consulting company, Revay & Associates Ltd.

While women are still facing many barriers in the construction industry, Emir discusses with us the changes across the Canadian construction industry landscape, her experience with the industry, and her thoughts on how being a woman has influenced her work and experience.

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Connect, Learn, Grow: Program for Professionals on Mat Leave
October 10, 2018 People 0 comments 0
Are you currently on maternity leave or about to go on leave? Join the Connect, Learn, Grow program to grow your professional network as a mother, strategically plan your return to work, and take some much needed time to reflect on your career goals! Read more
Bolstering Canada’s skilled workforce
September 24, 2018 Business 0 comments 0
Did you know that only 11 per cent of new registrants in Red Seal apprenticeship training programs are women? Lack of apprentices has caused labor shortages, which can lead to delays and inefficiencies, in some parts of Canada where apprentices are required for projects. In the 2018 budget, the government announced several programs to address this situation. Read more
Message from the Outgoing MWC Chair
December 6, 2017 Publications, Upword 0 comments 121
Reflecting upon my term as chair of Manitoba Women in Construction has made me realize that there have been many achievements made in such a short amount of time and provided me with optimism for the things to come for women in this industry. Read more
Rules for Reducing Stress
October 26, 2017 Publications, Upword 0 comments 37
Genella Macintyre, author and international trainer and empowerment expert, led a large group of Manitoba Women in Construction members and guests in a professional development session titled “Five Steps to Stress Management” on Thursday, October 26. If you’re stressed out that you missed such an enlightening event, follow these three simple rules. Read more
MWC Hosts All Skills Golf Clinic
May 16, 2017 Publications, Upword 0 comments 30
A group of men and women are more confident to conquer the links this summer, thanks to the All Skills Golf Clinic hosted by Manitoba Women in Construction. Read more
Keys to Creating Powerful Women Leaders
March 15, 2017 Publications, Upword 0 comments 20
The Manitoba Women in Construction hosted Jeanne Martinson, Author of Tossing the Tiara, Keys for Creating Powerful Women Leaders on Wednesday, March 15. The professional development session, held at WCA’s Construction Education Centre delved into how media and myth shape society’s beliefs about women – and women’s beliefs about themselves. Read more