Women in Trades Training is an

innitiative 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

 Program Description

 

Pre testing for interest, aptitudes and basic skills
  • 5 weeks of skills enhancement workshops:
Trades Exploration
Team Building

Health and Fitness
Stress Management
Time Management

Trades Math
First Aid Level 1
WHMIS
Safety Awareness
Trade School Field Trips
Resume and Cover Letters
Guest Speakers
  • 2 weeks of hands on training in a Trade school
          or on a job site
  • 1 week job feedback
  • 2 weeks of program follow up

 

   Financial support is provided while attending

   workshops 

 

   Basic safety gear is supplied

 

   Supportive learning enviornment and
   state of the art workshop facility

 

   Guided by trade qualified and professional
   facilitators

 

Program Eligibility

  •  Limited Job Skills, but eager to learn
  •  Not in receipt of regular EI benefits

      in the past three years or of maternity EI

      benefits in the past five years

  • ELSA level 4 or proficiency in written and spoken
  English
  • Physically fit
  • Have not attained a high school diploma
     or recognized certification

 

 Location

         UFCW Twenty Four Seven Training Centre

544 Columbia Street (near Columbia and 6th Street in Downtown New Westminster)

Easy access to Parking and Sky Train

Program Dates

      Information Sessions:     

      May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 25, 26, 31, June 2

      1 - 2:30 PM

 

      Program Dates:               

      June 14 to August 20, 2010

      Monday to Friday

           9:00 AM to 3:30 PM                                                   

  For more information, contact:

            Marilyn or Jeff       604 523-5410