Bricklayer Nina Widmer has been accomplishing major life goals – both personally and professionally. In September 2017, Nina Widmer became a mom to daughter Isabella, and then a few weeks later was named Apprenticeship Manitoba’s Journeyperson of the Year – Urban.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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