Manitoba Women in Trades Conference 2022 Registration and Sponsorships are now OPEN! The Manitoba Construction Sector Council, Manitoba Home Builders’ Association, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, and First People Development Inc. are hosting a…
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.
John Bockstael, the President and CEO of Bockstael Construction Ltd., says equality on the jobsite starts with "the tone from the top".
Our mandate is to facilitate the long-term success of women in Manitoba’s construction industry by providing a resource for support, mentoring, networking, community involvement and education. We are committed to increasing the representation and retention of women in the industry.
