Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Skills Work! 2013

We are heading up to Northern Saskatchewan once again this year on tour to 'bring the trades' to young women and girls. 

On Oct.22nd and 23rd our team of Saskatchewan tradeswomen will journey to La Loche and Beauval, SK to deliver two full-day activity-based career sessions to assist young women to assess their suitability for careers in skilled trades. 

Skills Work! Young Women’s Conferences encourage young women to consider careers in the skilled trades by educating them on these areas, providing them with career information and exposing them to tradeswomen who serve as role models and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in the skilled trades and technologies. The purpose of these conferences is to break down social barriers that prevent women from entering more “male dominated” trades and technologies and to get rid of the misconception that women aren’t suitable for these occupations.  

In a non-threatening environment, surrounded by other women, these young girls are invited to participate in several interactive try-a-trade stations that develop their hands-on skills using a variety of tools and materials. Not only do these young women have the opportunity to gain confidence in their unique skills and abilities, they have fun while doing it! They also have the chance to speak with Saskatchewan tradeswomen who serve as role models and provide insight into their real life experiences working in careers in skilled trades and technologies. 

Stay tuned for tour updates and photos!

Skills Work! 2013 is brought to you by Skills Canada, SIAST and SaskWITT.

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