News

Welcome to our dedicated news section, where we spotlight the inspiring journeys, challenges, and successes of women in trades. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive and engaging platform that highlights the significant contributions of women in this dynamic field.

Featured Articles

• Women in trades – CBC Listen | Windsor Morning
• Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2023 powering the journey of women – Canadian PlasticsCanadian Plastics 
• Fighting for the status quo for women, one job at a time – Financial Post 
• Ideas to recruit and retain women in industry – The Globe and Mail 
• The Power of Choice – Windsor Life Magazine
• It’s less lonely than it used to be for women entering the skilled trades – The Globe and Mail

Podcasts

She Wears Work Boots

Find stories of women in construction who have great careers and are creating their own definition of success.

Ambition Theory

Women in Construction podcast. Learn what your part can be in closing the gender gap at work.

WIST: Boots on the Ground

Find stories about women in construction, along with
available programs and resources for people in/looking to get into construction.

Perfectly Unfiltered

Nour Hachem, has perfectly unfiltered conversations with real people sharing real stories about redefining roles at home and in the workplace.

SWWB: McKenna Goodwin

McKenna talks about her journey through her apprenticeship and the work she does to support equity-deserving groups in the skilled trades.

SWWB:
Build a Dream

Our staff members Pinky and McKenna discuss Build a Dream’s grants and programs that support women in the trades.