Women In Trades

• Saskatchewan girls take part in 2nd annual ‘Jill of all Trades’

  Saskatchewan girls got a hands-on learning experience at the second annual Jill of All Trades event to learn what it takes to pursue a career in trades and technology.

  Education

  May 23, 2025
  
• More women choosing the trades as a career path in Alberta

  The Calgary Construction Association says more and more women across Alberta are choosing to start careers in the trades.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2025
  
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• Women in trades recognized as Regina marks International Women’s Day

  On International Women's Day, three Regina women share why they chose to build careers in the trades — and prove that a traditionally male industry can be open to all.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2024
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• New Boots releases 2nd edition of ‘Tradeswomen of New Brunswick’ colouring book

  Women in trades colouring book plants seed for young girls to consider the trades.

  Jan 12, 2023
• Female-identifying high school students in Alberta explore trades careers during spring break

  Over spring break, CAREERS: The Next Generation organized a camp dedicated to exposing female-identifying high school students in Alberta to potential career paths in the trades.

  Education

  Apr 22, 2022
• Edmonton technical college ordered to pay former teacher who was fired for pregnancy

  The decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta said the technical college in Edmonton did not try to accommodate Branka Turnbull's pregnancy and instead terminated her.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2021
• Women Building Futures partners with Lethbridge College to encourage women in trades

  A unique program is underway at Lethbridge College, allowing a group of ten women the opportunity to explore different aspects of the trades. 

  Economy

  Aug 19, 2021
• Saskatoon YWCA program encouraging women to pursue careers in trades

  The YWCA Trades Journey Program has helped 131 women kick-start their trades careers in Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2020
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• Okanagan program to increase women in trades hits milestone

  "Women want these jobs for the same reasons that men do: they are good paying jobs, it is very rewarding," program lead Nancy Darling said.

  Education

  Jun 18, 2019
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• Skills competition in Regina draws apprentices from across Western Canada

  A unique competition in Regina is drawing competitors from across Western Canada to test their industry skills.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019