Jill of All Trades

Jill of All Trades (JOAT) was launched by Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in 2014 to introduce young women in grades 9 through 12 to the possibilities of a career in the skilled trades.

Located in southwestern Ontario, Conestoga is a provincial leader in the delivery of trades and apprenticeship training to serve industry needs and growing communities. Through gender-specific programming and mentoring opportunities like Jill of All Trades, the college assists and encourages women to pursue careers in under-represented and non-traditional occupations.

With the support of Conestoga College and many partners, Jill of All Trades events are now available at other post-secondary institutions across North America. By 2026, Jill of All Trades plans to expand to 35 locations in Canada and the United States, offering more than 100 events.

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I will forever remember the Jill of All Trades event as the first place I changed a tire, and the first place someone encouraged me to do so. That for me, sums up the whole atmosphere of the event.

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