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Partner Spotlight: Association of Women Workers in the Construction Industry
This week, TBB brought 12 delegates to Manila, Philippines for a training exchange. We provided carpentry and plumbing skills training to our Filapina sisters and they are providing training in community organizing. This is the furthest from North America that … Continue reading
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Delegate Reflections: A Taste of Home: Exploring Filipino Culture Through Food
By Diana Limon and Myra HildrethIBEW Local Union 11 I (Myra) was excited to learn that Tradeswomen Building Bridges was sending delegates to thePhilippines. I was even more excited to find out I had been invited and would represent IBEWLocal … Continue reading
Philippines Skills Training: The Conclusion
Today marked the conclusion of our weeklong community skills training in Quezon City. Our instructors Doreen Cannon and Kristine Byers developed the curriculum and provided instruction around basic plumbing and carpentry skills. The other delegates provided support during the hands-on … Continue reading
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Delegate Reflections: My Return to the Philippines
By Lori Griffith Before Mt Pinatubo erupted in 1991, Clark Airbase in Pampanga was my home for 2 years. Of all my assignments in the Air Force, this was by far my favorite. When I learned that TBB was sending … Continue reading
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Delegate Reflections: Shopping for tools in Quezon City Extravaganza!
By Casey Aelbers & Rachel Cloutier The Philippines is a place where one can walk off a busy street in Manila and end up in an alleyway full of hundreds of small family owned and operated stores that sell just … Continue reading
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Philippines Day 1: Skills Training
Today marked the official start of our 2024 delegation to the Philippines, and we kicked things off by jumping right in with the skills training. The day started with welcoming remarks from Ms. Carmel C. Tordesillas, the Supervising Administrative officer … Continue reading
Meet the 2024 Delegates!
As we approach our 2024 trip to the Philippines, we are excited to introduce the remarkable group of delegates who will be representing our organization. This trip will bring together a diverse team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise, … Continue reading
SUPPORT YOUR TRADE SISTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES & NORTH AMERICA!
15 tradeswomen from Canada and the USA will travel to the Philippines, participating in a 2 week training exchange with 30 tradeswomen from Manila. These 45 women will learn from each other various skills enabling them to grow in the … Continue reading
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Holloway Prison to Holloway Park: A chance to honor the value of women
Islington Tribune – The independent London news recently published an article sharing the vision of Islington Council using the redevelopment of a former women’s prison as a way to increase women working in Construction. The article acknowledges the impact that … Continue reading
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3rd Quarter International Tradeswomen Call – September 19th, 00:00 UTC
Looking forward to seeing those that can attend the Third Quarter International Tradeswomen call this month. September 19, 2024 00:00 UTC time – Register for meeting here September 19, 2024 08:00 Manila time – Register for meeting here September 18, … Continue reading
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Tradeswomen Building Bridges: the North American Network of Women Working in the Construction Trades 