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Federally-funded Welding Pre-apprenticeship Program Opportunity

Federal funding for a cohort of 24 students has been received – tuition, books, and tools all completely covered – to take a 33-week welding pre-apprenticeship program. This program is intended to get students into a welding career on the apprenticeship track.

We are actively recruiting women seeking a career in the trades for this opportunity!

See link for further information: https://www.rrc.ca/skilledtrades/welding-pre-apprenticeship/

 

 

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Women in construction and how they are paving the way

October 18, 2018 by Charlene McIvor Publications 0 comments
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. Read more from Construction Canada on their website. Read more
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Connect, Learn, Grow: Program for Professionals on Mat Leave

October 10, 2018 by Charlene McIvor People 0 comments
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
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Manitoba Women in Construction: Building P.E.O.

September 28, 2018 by adminMWC Business 0 comments
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women Celebrate the advancement of women; Educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College and Motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. Ellowyn Nadeau, Lori Garet, Sheena Braun, Lindsay Arseny, Sonia Perrino and Kim Planck are six recently-initiated members of Chapter H. Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada and are all associated with the construction industry in one capacity of another. Read more here: PEO celebrate MWC       Read more
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Bolstering Canada’s skilled workforce

September 24, 2018 by Charlene McIvor Business 0 comments
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
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CCA Panellists address creating gateways for women in construction!

May 3, 2018 by adminMWC Business 0 comments
John Bockstael, the President and CEO of Bockstael Construction Ltd., says equality on the jobsite starts with "the tone from the top". Read more
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Unlocking the Toolkit

May 1, 2018 by Twila Publications, Uncategorized 0 comments
On April 19, 2018, Winnipeg Construction Association’s Construction Education Centre was bustling with more than 90 girls in Grades 5 and 6 who rolled up their sleeves to get some hands-on construction trades experience at the third-annual Unlocking the Toolkit event. Read more
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Building HER Story

April 30, 2018 by Twila Publications, Uncategorized 0 comments
Rosie the Riveter’s biceps would have been bulging had she been in attendance at Manitoba Women in Construction’s highly-anticipated Building HER Story panel presentation. The professional development event was held on February 28 at WCA’s Construction Education Centre and featured a Q&A with three fearless females working in the Manitoba construction industry. Read more

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