Women in Trades Training
Women Exploring Trades Program at Thompson Rivers University
What is Women in Trades Training (WITT)? What is the "Women Exploring Trades" Program? Course Length
Commencement Date Admission Requirements Contacts
Women in Trades Training is an initiative co-funded by the Federal and Provincial Governments and sponsored by the B.C. Industry Training Authority (ITA).
It assists women:
- To become ready for trades employment
- To register as an apprentice, or
- To gain a credential in an ITA Industry Training Program
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is supporting women in B.C. to find rewarding careers in the trades through a number of different programs and initiatives that help women find their perfect fit.
WITT (Women in Trades Training ) is an initiative geared towards women who are unemployed or under-employed and who are not currently receiving Employment Insurance (EI).
Women of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to apply to the ITA Women in Trades Training initiative. No previous experience in the trades is required, however, women who have trades experience may be able to skip introductory or exploration programs and be streamlined into pre-apprenticeship programs. They can also opt to take a challenge exam which, if they are successful, will give them industry recognition for their existing skills, and if they have advanced skills and experience, they may be able to find a level-one apprenticeship without taking the exam. For more information, click here:
Industrial Training Authority - "Opportunities for Women" 
Photo Gallery:
For testimonials, click here:
WITT Testimonials 
To view brief videos from women who have gone through the "Women In Trades Training" program.
Video Testimonials
Thompson Rivers University, School of Trades & Technology, is offering the "
Women Exploring Trades" program
which will allow women to participate in 6 different Red-Seal trade areas over the duration of the program:
plus Life Skills.
In each of these areas, the candidates will be taught the “essential skills” for each trade along with related safe work practices while participating in practical and theoretical labs. All classes will be taught by TRU staff that hold “Red-Seal” certification in the trade and have many years of Industry experience. There will be a limit of 16 students per class.
The future goal would be to allow successful candidates the opportunity to further enroll into a Trades Foundation or Apprenticeship program and/or become employed as a “registered apprentice” in British Columbia .
Program 3: January 16 to April 20, 2012 (open to the general public) 
Course Length:
14 weeks
January 16, 2012
Paid tuition, books, tools, personal protective equipment, and transportation allowance.
Eligibility:
To be eligibile for application, all participants must fall into one of the following two categories:
a) Unemployed individuals who are determined to be non-EI clients. Non-EI clients are individuals who do not currently qualify for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and have not been in receipt of EI benefits within the past three years ( or five years for those who received maternity or parental benefits)
b) Employed individuals who are determined to be low skilled, in particular, employed individuals who do not have a high school diploma or a recognized certification or who have low levels of literacy and essential skills.
Click here for printable PDF -LMA Eligibility Worksheet
Application Process:
Step 1 - Once you have determined eligibility, send a: 
- LMA Eligibility Form
- curriculum vitae (resume)
- one page written essay :
- (describe why you are interested in the program and what your future career goals are)
Email, fax or mail submission to:
Heather Hamilton, Continuing Studies, School of Trades & Technology
Contact:
For Information on
Women in Trades Training
at TRU School of Trades &Technology
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Heather Hamilton
Continuing Studies |
Phone: 250.371.5658
Fax: 250.828.5492 |
Lindsay Langill
Dean - School of Trades & Technology |
Phone: 250.828.5110 |
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THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
School of Trades & Technology
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 |