Leading Ladies: Jill of all Trades events at NAIT, SAIT see 150 participants each
Edmonton, Alberta — 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 for a day of exploration and learning about careers in Canada’s skilled trades. Attendees had the chance to learn more about career paths in manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, construction, […]
United Front: Registration for 2023 Supporting Women in Trades conference now open
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is proud to host the 2023 Supporting Women in Trades (SWiT) Conference, and is now opening registration for sponsors, presenters and attendees Taking place between June 10 to June 12 in downtown Winnipeg at the Fairmont Hotel, the SWiT conference offers a safe place for tradeswomen and allies […]
Ink ‘N Insights: Hilary Noack of Ink ‘N Iron Auto drops first episode of new tech tips video series
Oakville, Ontario — Hilary Noack, the trailblazing auto body entrepreneur behind Oakville, Ont.’s all-female Ink ‘n Iron Auto is back in the spotlight with a new auto repair video series, featuring the restoration of a 1977 Pontiac Trans Am in the series’ debut episode. Noack walks viewers through her first steps in a restoration project […]
A WIN for All: Tickets on sale for WIN 2023 Educational Conference in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas — This year’s Women’s Industry Network (WIN) 2023 Educational Conference promises to deliver the best of both worlds, as attendees to the San Antonio, Texas event will experience it all alongside their virtual peers, as the show takes on a hybrid format. The lineup of speakers for the May 1 to 3 […]
Outside the Lines: Plans underway for third ‘Tradeswomen of New Brunswick’ colouring book
Saint John, New Brunswick — A New Brunswick-based non-profit has developed an exciting new way to introduce young girls to the skilled trades industry through a colouring book series that features tradeswomen on the job. The first two editions of the “Tradeswomen of New Brunswick” are the results of efforts from New Boots: Progressing Women […]
Skills for Jills: Conestoga’s ‘Jill of All Trades’ program to go nationwide with support of RBC investment
Kitchener, Ontario — Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ont. is slated to get a slice of some newly announced skills trades funding as the RBC Foundation announced Wednesday that $650,000 of a total $3.5 million investment is on the way to support the national rollout of the college’s “Jill of All Trades” program. The one-day workshop […]
WINner’s Circle: Women’s Industry Network names 2022-23 leadership officers, board of directors
Leesburg, Virginia — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has named its 2022-23 leadership officers and board of directors. The WIN Board of Directors consists of representatives from various verticals of the collision industry, including collision repair organizations, distributors, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, insurance companies and others. The Board of Directors works to ensure the growth […]
Celebrating Cecile: NAIT Autobody Instructor Cecile Bukmeier wins Skills Alberta award
Edmonton, Alberta — As honours for the women in our lives poured out in recognition of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, join us in congratulating Bodyworx Professional columnist, Cecile Bukmeier, on winning the “Sturdy 30” award from Skills Alberta. Bukmeier is no stranger to blazing trails in the Canadian automotive industry, becoming the Northern Alberta […]
Prepare to WIN: Women’s Industry Network to host hybrid-style Educational Conference
Greensville, South Carolina — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) will host its annual Educational Conference in a hybrid format this year, from May 2 through May 4. Attendees will have the option to join WIN in-person in Greenville, South Carolina, or virtually via the Socio platform. “While we have missed the networking and relationship building […]
Partner for Progress: General Motors sponsors Skills Ontario Young Women’s Initiatives program
Toronto, Ontario — Recognizing that it will take all of us to fill the demand for skilled tradespeople in Canada’s automotive industry, General Motors has announced that it will be sponsoring this year’s Young Women’s Initiatives program from Skills Ontario. The Young Women’s Initiatives program provides direct access to various hands-on skilled trades experiences through […]
