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Women at Work

Women at Work At Women Unlimited, we are honoured to have known and to have worked side-by-side with the strong women whose stories are told in this publication. We are honoured to have played a small part in their lives and in their finding their wings. And, we are honoured to bring their stories to […]

Working It Out – Women Describe Their Employment Experiences in Trades and Technology

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Working It Out – Women Describe Their Employment Experiences in Trades and Technology This publication gives voice to the women who are already working in the male-dominated fields of Trades and Technology. Credit: The Hypatia Association Date: 2009 For more information on this resource click here. View

Women’s Voice Project: Trade Journey Women’s Voice Final Report 2014

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Women’s Voice Project: Trade Journey Women’s Voice Final Report 2014 This report identifies the methodologies used to capture the Women’s Voice, the findings from the engagement, and key recommendations for consideration when forming the Trade Journey pilot project. Credit: YWCA Saskatoon Trade Journey Pilot Project Committee Date: 2014 View

On the Level: Women working in trades and technology – An employer’s guide to creating respectful workplaces

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On the Level: Women working in trades and technology – An employer’s guide to creating respectful workplaces The Hypatia Association produced two guides in 2009 to support employers seeking to hire diverse women in trades and technology. They present field-tested approaches to the creation and sustainability of welcoming, safe and respectful workplaces. Credit: The Hypatia Association […]

National Childcare Program: Making Childcare Accessible for Canada’s Skilled Tradespeople

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National Childcare Program: Making Childcare Accessible for Canada’s Skilled Tradespeople Canada’s Building Trades Unions represent over half a million skilled trades workers across the country, who are employed in building and maintaining critical infrastructure in Canada – many of whom are parents. In the construction sector, job duration, work site location and start and end […]

A Women in Trades Program Matrix for British Columbia: Priorities and Implementation Options

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A Women in Trades Program Matrix for British Columbia: Priorities and Implementation Options The study examines the barriers facing tradeswomen at multiple levels, including individual, interpersonal, organizational, and macro/system-wide, and how they manifest themselves at different stages of women’s careers, including pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and journey. Utilizing a holistic conceptual framework ensures that the recommended program […]

Enhancing the Retention and Advancement of Women in Trades in British Columbia: Final Report

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Enhancing the Retention and Advancement of Women in Trades in British Columbia: Final Report This study aims to develop an enriched understanding of the systemic and structural factors that present barriers to women’s participation in the trades, as well as the types of supports and services that would enhance entry and retention rates – and […]

Leveling the Field – A Best Practices Guide to Employing Women in the Trades

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Leveling the Field – A Best Practices Guide to Employing Women in the Trades A guide to support employers assess their workplaces for policies and practices which support women in the trades. Credit: Industry Training Authority British Columbia Date: N/A For more information on this resource click here. View

Apprentice Demand in the Top Ten Red Seal Trades: A 2019 National Labour Market Information Report

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Apprentice Demand in the Top Ten Red Seal Trades: A 2019 National Labour Market Information Report This 2019 report draws together apprenticeship trends data and projections from the Canadian System for Tracking Apprenticeship Qualifications (CANTRAQ) to provide a forward-looking assessment of demand and supply for trade certification across the top 10 Red Seal trades in […]

Supporting Working Parents Infographic – Solutions to Childcare Barriers in the Skilled Trades

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Women in Trades, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, EDI, Unions, Child Care Infographic – Accessible, affordable and quality childcare is an obstacle skilled tradespeople in Alberta have faced for many years. It affects our ability to attract and retain people to pursue a career in the skilled trades, and it’s only getting tougher on the industries we […]