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skilled trades
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Women in Power
As more women enjoy the advantages of a career in the trades, the construction industry is benefiting from the strength of a diversified workforce.
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Proud LiUNA Sister Building Canada in Partnership
We asked proud LiUNA Sister and general labourer for Aecon, Nikole Robinson, about her experience with LiUNA and Aecon's new Women in Trades Program.
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A National Strategy for Women in Trades
The National Strategy for Women in Trades task force is establishing a target to increase participation and retention of females in skilled trades.
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Women of Steel: Forging New Opportunities
The Women of Steel campaign aims at encouraging more women to explore careers in welding by fostering education, growth, confidence, and experiences.
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Forge Your Future in Trades with Jamie McMillan
Mediaplanet caught up with trades advocate and co-founder of KickAss Careers, Jamie McMillan, about careers and opportunities in the skilled trades.
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More Women Joining the Construction Industry
The gender imbalance in on-site occupations or skilled trades professions is apparent with less than 4% of women choosing it as a career, but why?
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How to Survive as a Woman in the Trade Industry
Jamie McMillan discusses barriers she’s faced as a woman in the trade industry and shares advice for young women interested in pursuing a career in it.
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Alicia Woods Gears Women Up for Success in Mining
Alicia Woods, Covergalls founder, discusses the story behind her workwear line for women and the future of the mining industry — and the future is female.
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BC’s Minority Skilled Workers Are Ready to Excel
BC will create over 400,000 new jobs in tech and skilled trades over the next few years, and its minority workers are in a position to succeed — and excel.
