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CCWESTT Policy Forum Report (2018) The CCWESTT 2018 Policy Forum built on the past Policy Forums, by bringing together leaders from government, academia, industry, and the trades to share their experiences on how policy can create cross-sectoral inspiration, reflection, insight and action. Participants expressed a desire to work together to effect changes in policies that […]

Policy Analysis of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategies in Canadian Universities – How Far Have We Come?

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Policy Analysis of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategies in Canadian Universities – How Far Have We Come? The paper findings suggest that equity, diversity and inclusion activities have become a policy priority attached to a variety of institutional action plans and performance reports. As a result, there has been an increase in institutional strategic activities […]

Services to Support Tradeswomen: A BC Environmental Scan

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| Resources, Women in Trades

Services to Support Tradeswomen: A BC Environmental Scan This environmental scan provides another piece in this multi-staged research project that has now engaged, tradeswomen, employers, and organizations towards creating a series of strategies to increase the retention and advancement of women in trades. Together all of these projects and strategies will form the basis for […]

Environmental Scan and Needs Assessment for Women-in-Trades

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Environmental Scan and Needs Assessment for Women-in-Trades Our analysis shows that the increasing shortages in the trades sector, the under representation of women in the trades, and the gaps in current program offerings for trades training for women all point to an excellent opportunity for the YWCA to develop a program to support increasing the […]

In the Picture – a future with diversity in trades, science, and technology Volume 3

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In the Picture – a future with diversity in trades, science, and technology Volume 3 A guide that support girls and women who are interested in studying and/or working in the fields of trades, technology and science. Volume III is designed to address barriers encountered in our workplaces. Credit: The Hypatia Association Date: 2006 For more information […]

A Decade of Counting Us In! Women Unlimited’s Ten Year Review

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A Decade of Counting Us In! Women Unlimited’s Ten Year Review This is a celebration of 10 years of Women Unlimited and highlights the stories of 10 women whose journeys through our program end with careers in Trades and Technology. Their lives and their families’ lives have been transformed forever. Credit: Women Unlimited Date: 2012 For more […]

Women at Work

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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 […]