Reward a Safety Champion in your Workplace
Nominate one individual's dedication and outstanding contribution to health and safety in the building construction industry of Manitoba
Women in construction and how they are paving the way
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…
Connect, Learn, Grow: Program for Professionals on Mat Leave
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!
Bolstering Canada’s skilled workforce
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.
Message from the Outgoing MWC Chair
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.
Rules for Reducing Stress
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.
MWC Hosts All Skills Golf Clinic
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.
Keys to Creating Powerful Women Leaders
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.
