Women In The Trades

These profiles and stories about women making a difference in the skilled trades in Northern Ontario are made possible as part of our Northern Ontario Business Leaders Program.

Women in the Trades: A trailblazer in forestry

Faye Johnson navigated a sometimes difficult 40-year path to carve out her place as a forester and administrator

Jul 24, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Fledgling Timmins welders steeling themselves for work in the trades

Collège Boréal is one of 14 hosts nationwide to offer new Women of Steel training program

Jun 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Construction committee aims to mobilize 'untapped market' of women

Bursaries available for women entering trades, says Women in Construction Committee

May 3, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Helping women hone their passion for science, technology, engineering, math

WISE Sudbury has advocated for women in STEM careers for more than two decades

Apr 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Carpenter's daughter carries on the family tradition

Long-time trades specialist Jill Rydall now training the next generation at Canadore College

Mar 3, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Women in the Trades: North Bay roofer conquering heights and international ice cross

Trades offer great career opportunities for women, says Michelle Mulder

Feb 3, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Women in the Trades: A knack for problem-solving drew Jody Bosse to plumbing

Nipissing First Nation member and co-owner of Poly-B Plumbing expands Orillia business into the North Bay area

Dec 30, 2022 12:29 PM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Lacking skilled tradespeople? This Timmins shop trains its own

The Bucket Shop partnering with Keepers of the Circle to develop home-grown welding workforce

Dec 16, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Sudbury construction exec leading the way with advocacy

TESC Contracting's Julie Zulich is a fervent proponent for attracting more women to the trades

Nov 9, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Women in the Trades: Self-doubt to confident tradeswoman

Sudbury millwright Kendra Liinamaa shares career journey on International Day of the Girl Child

Oct 12, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

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