We've partnered with the to bring you news of their latest initiative to raise awareness about jobs in trades. If you've been thinking about a change in your work experience or know someone that could excel in the trades programs pass along the news! The (ITA) is there to help.
We're proud to introduce Allanah, a skilled electrician in BC. Allanah is currently working on the new Target retail location in Surrey, and shares with us her current accomplishment towards her ticket to freedom in this video below.
鈥淚 put those pot lights in the roof of that building! I will think about that every time I pass by the Target..鈥�
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Allanah shares that becoming an electrician is the best things that she could have done for herself. Her job satisfaction is high and work is plentiful.
鈥淚f you work hard, put your mind to it and have determination you will succeed...鈥�
Tradeswomen report high levels of job satisfaction and increased self-confidence. Many female apprentices onboard with companies have been able to earn higher wages; usually double that of a retail job.
Women are able to participate in apprenticeship programs preparing their endeavors as chefs, plumbers, electricians or carpenters 鈥� but don鈥檛 stop here; there are over to choose from.
The offers programs through the Women in Trades Training (WITT), providing women with valuable hands-on work experience, financial assistance, career counseling, safety training and childcare. Yes, and even , how great is that!
The offers funding through the Canada 鈥� British Columbia Labour Market Agreement also known as the (LMA鈥檚). Visit and learn what your next step could be in the future of trades in BC.
Discover apprenticeship programs and training schedules for BC public training institutions Read more on the access to apprenticeship programs and training schedules for 16 public training institutions.
For a complete list of -approved public and private training institutions, click .
