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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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New Research from the European Federation of Building and Woodworkers – “Women in Construction, Wood and Forestry: a Resource Toolkit for Gender Equality at Work”
This research looks at the low level of participation of women in the industry and highlights the barriers to entry, retention, and career progression. It also provides a toolkit structured around five key themes: employment policy, industry culture and image, … Continue reading
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Breaking Ground: Empowering Women in the Construction Industry
New research out of Ghana from Writers – Bernard Arthur-Aidoo, Princess Naa Kwarkai Quartey, Perry Ransgreg Nunoo and Adzinku Kwaku Alex Breaking Ground explores the multifaceted relationship between gender and the construction industry. This book outlines strategies to bridge the … Continue reading
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New research is out on climate literacy in the Building Trades.
Check out our Research and Reports tab under the Canada and United States headers. The Canadian Building Trades (CBTU) has posted the U.S., Canada, and European reports on climate literacy in the Building Trades. The project was based on the … Continue reading
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2nd Quarter International Tradeswomen Call – June 15th, 13:00 UTC
Looking forward to seeing those that can attend the second quarter International Tradeswomen call this month. June 15th, 13:00 UTC time – Click to Register for the Quarterly Call Our 2024 International Call schedule: June 15, 2024 13:00 UTC time … Continue reading
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Archana Women Center (Kerala, India) continues to expand
Our partner out of Kerala India, Archana Women Center (AWC), recently expanded their programing to include training in Welding. This new training joins a craft trades list consisting of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Grass Cutting, and Taxi Driving. In addition, AWC … Continue reading
Tradeswomen Building Bridges: the North American Network of Women Working in the Construction Trades 