Women's Trades Training Initiative

Are you interested in the Trades but don't know where to start? 

The Women's Trades Training Initiative offers women the opportunity to enter trades training programs at Okanagan College. 
If you like hands-on work with competitive wages, trades training may be the answer for you. For eligible women the program offers assistance to cover tuition, books, tools, and clothing. 

When you apply for assistance through the Women's Trades Training Initiative, you can enrol in the Gateway to the Trades for Women program. Depending on your current skill level, this unique program will provide you with the upgrading you need to pursue a trade including trades mathematics. It will also give you the opportunity to learn about the trades program offered by Okanagan College. By successfully completing this program, you will be ready to enrol in the trades training program that works best for you.

Free information session available:

Vernon:     Monday Aug. 23, 2010             5:30pm     Kalamalka Campus  (Vernon)
                                                                                           7000 College Way
                                                                                           Room D314

 Session Cancelled                  Thursday  Sept. 2, 2010           4:30pm    Community Futures Building  (Vernon)
                                                                                           3105 - 33 Street

Penticton:  Wednesday Aug. 18, 2010     5:30pm     Martin Street Campus  (Penticton)
                                                                                            247 Martin Street
                                                                                            Room M106

SEATS ARE GOING QUICKLY:   To reserve your seat, call Jen at  (250) 575-6194
                                                                                               

Gateway to the Trades for Women

This 10-week (300 hrs) program provides you with both practical and theoretical experience in a wide variety of building trade sectors. You will gain the first hand knowledge required to make an informed decision about which trade to enter. You will learn practical skills and industry requirements for a variety of building trades and also how to secure employment and training.