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Owens Community College starts new Jill of All Trades program
Owens Community College is working to expand the trade field by encouraging young women to explore their options through a new program.
Jill of all Trades events at NAIT, SAIT see 150 participants each
Alberta’s polytechnic schools each hosted a Jill of all Trades career exploration event in late November, where each welcomed more than 150 young women.
Jill of All Trades introduces students to a different career path
This second annual Jill of All Trades afternoon was aimed at teaching and inspiring young women who may not know what career path to take.
Freshco: Why we need more women in Canada’s skilled trades
Freshco discusses Canada’s pending skilled trades shortage, challenges in recruitment and the need to attract young women.
CTV News: Fanshawe mentorship program for women in trades
CTV News London on new Fanshawe mentorship program to support women in trades
Jill of All Trades fair offers female students a different job path
Mohawk College’s Stoney Creek campus Oct. 12 JOAT event welcomed 108 female-identifying participants from area high schools to learn more about the trades.
CTV News: Jill of All Trades selected as a Top 3
Jill of All Trades was selected as one of CTV News’ Top 3 Good News stories.
Podcast: GVCA and JOAT discuss women in skilled trades
The Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) sits down with Brenda Gilmore and Rosie Hessian from Conestoga College.
Jill of All Trades program gains momentum across North America
Two hundred and seventy female high school students received a hands-on introduction May 31, 2023.
CTV’s The Social: Jess attends Jill of All Trades at Conestoga College
Jess Allen, of CTV’s THE SOCIAL, spends the day learning skilled trades alongside young Canadian girls, eager to have a career in the industry, at Jill of All Trades.
Jill of All Trades: Awareness, Experience and Opportunity
Conestoga has delivered a Jill of All Trades event annually since 2014.
NAIT hosts nearly 100 high school students for a day of skilled trades exploration
NAIT welcomed nearly 100 female high school students to Main Campus on Thursday, Nov. 24 for a day of exploring the potential of careers in the skilled trades.