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Women In The Trades

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

Women in the Trades: ‘So many opportunities’ in electrical work, says Sudburian

Women in the Trades: ‘So many opportunities’ in electrical work, says Sudburian

Komatsu’s Kristen Rouse says hands-on trades work has provided stable, enriching career
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Women in the Trades: Bucking tradition has led to lifelong career for boilermaker

Women in the Trades: Bucking tradition has led to lifelong career for boilermaker

Sudbury's Nicole Lavoie advocating for more women in the skilled trades
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Women in the Trades: A trailblazer in forestry

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

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

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

Bursaries available for women entering trades, says Women in Construction Committee
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Women in the Trades: Helping women hone their passion for science, technology, engineering, math

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

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

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

Trades offer great career opportunities for women, says Michelle Mulder
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Women in the Trades: A knack for problem-solving drew Jody Bosse to plumbing

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

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
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