Join a small group discussion of 8-10 women working in the trades, with one lead facilitator from an independent non-profit research organization, and one representative from Build Together – Women of the Building Trades. Not everyone will be selected to participate,
as the group needs to include a variety of trades and occupations.
What are your experiences as a woman working in a skilled trade in BC. What is your perspective on the kinds of barriers you faced as a women in trades. What supports were available? What services do you think would increase the hiring and retention of tradeswomen in BC?
SkillPlan is leading/managing this project for Industry through the Sector Labour Market Partnership Program funded through the Ministry of Jobs Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour.