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delivering training on behalf of the Manitoba Construction Sector
Council. Allyssa Focht, project assistant, previously served as assistant
to a member of the legislative assembly, Province of Manitoba,
where she helped Manitobans navigate their provincial government.
The Manitoba Office has been operational for over a year and
has more than 75 women registered from across the province, representing
a variety of trades including carpentry, cabinetmaking,
plumbing, electrical and welding to name a few.
“Our goal is to provide tradeswomen with support based on
their individual needs; we meet them where they are at in their
career journey,” said Andrea. Many of the Office’s clients are
employed and pursuing their trade while others require support in
securing an apprenticeship with an employer. In addition to making
employment connections, the Office serves the needs of tradeswomen
through mentorship, networking and providing supports
such as Red Seal preparation workshops.
In February, the Office participated in the first Women in Trades
Conference where industry employers, associations, educational
institutions and tradeswomen gathered to discuss and share knowledge
about the growing pool of talent tradeswomen represent
in Manitoba.
The Office strives to forge relationships with trades unions,
employers and associations such as CARM in an effort to support
the industry in building its workforce of the future. Whether looking
to hire apprentices, create respectful and inclusive workplaces
or seeking best practices in the recruitment and retention of tradeswomen,
the Office to Advance Women Apprentices – Manitoba is
here to help. n
Tradeswomen or employers interested in registering with the Office or to
find out more, head to www.womenapprentices.ca/mb.
PHOTO COURTESY OF OFFICE TO ADVANCE WOMEN APPRENTICES MANITOBA
Andrea Canada, project coordinator
at the Office to Advance Women
Apprentices – Manitoba
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