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Wallace State hosts Jill of All Trades event

By: Chasady Woods on April 11, 2026 – Original story posted on Cullman Tribune HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted the first-ever Jill of All Trades event in Alabama on Friday, April 10. Hosted across the campus, the one-day event was a hands-on career exploration program designed to introduce young women to high-demand skilled trades such as manufacturing,… Read Full Article »

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HCC Hosts Historic ‘Jill of All Trades’ Skilled Trades Showcase for Girls

Original Article from Howard Community College Jarrett Carter Sr., Mar 13, 2026 Dozens of young women filed into Howard Community College’s Rouse Company Foundation Student Service Hall, each wearing a bright orange Jill of All Trades sweatshirt and carrying a matching backpack. They came from Howard County high schools with different schedules, different interests, and… Read Full Article »

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Young women inspired by Confederation College’s Jill Of All Trades event

In a welding shop at NAIT, the 15-year-old used the flame from a welding torch to cut out the shape of a cat from a thick piece of metal. After the ferrous feline was freed from the sheet, she lifted her protective helmet and inspected her creation. She says it’s the first time she’s ever worked with a tool like that. 

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Jill of All Trades event at NAIT gives hands-on introduction to women

In a welding shop at NAIT, the 15-year-old used the flame from a welding torch to cut out the shape of a cat from a thick piece of metal. After the ferrous feline was freed from the sheet, she lifted her protective helmet and inspected her creation. She says it’s the first time she’s ever worked with a tool like that. 

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Saskatchewan girls take part in 2nd annual ‘Jill of all Trades’

By Payton Zillich  Global News Posted May 23, 2025 7:33 pm Global News: WATCH: Saskatchewan girls got a hands-on learning experience at the second annual Jill of All Trades™ event to learn what it takes to pursue a career in trades and technology.

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OC’s Jill of All Trades event inspires the next generation of female skilled trades professionals in the Okanagan

Okanagan College – May 23, 2025 / 9:32 am | Read the full story Over 130 middle and high school students explored skilled trades at Jill of All Trades, a hands-on event hosted by Okanagan College (OC) on May 22. Designed to inspire young women, the event featured workshops led by industry mentors and OC alumni. Now… Read Full Article »

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These high school students are aiming to break down gender barriers in the trades

Read the full story from CBC NewsElizabeth Whitten · CBC News · Posted: May 10, 2025 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 10 On Wednesday May 7, 2025, dozens of young women in orange shirts converged on the College of the North Atlantic’s St. John’s campus as part of an event called Jill of All Trades. The event gives young… Read Full Article »

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Young women learn about skilled trades during Jill of All Trades event at St. Clair College

Julie Kotsis Published May 22, 2025  Read the full story Breaking down barriers and introducing female high schoolers to possible careers in the skilled trades was the focus of a day full of activities Wednesday at St. Clair College.  One-hundred young women experienced hands-on work during workshops on electrical, welding, powerline and sheet metal during… Read Full Article »

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