Women in Trades, TRU

05/27/2026

The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) bursaries are now open for all to apply! There are awards for excellence, emerging leaders in trades, industry leaders, volunteers and more.

Application deadline is June 12th, 2026. Best of luck to all who apply.

CAWIC Bursaries CAWIC provides educational bursaries each year to help empower women to take the first steps in their successful construction career. Each year, the CAWIC Bursary Committee awards outstanding women with $2,000 bursaries. The program is open to women in construction-related programs.....

05/22/2026

We often share photos of our Women Exploring Trades students hard at work on their projects alongside their instructors- but today, we're switching things up. Because even in the middle of learning and putting in the effort, there's always room for a little laughter and fun..

Without further ado...we present THE OUTTAKES. 🤣🌟

05/12/2026

Are you a woman or gender-diverse individual trades student, alum or mentor wanting to get more involved with the Women in Trades, TRU initiative?

Are you wanting to practice public speaking more, network with others in trades, make connections, guide those who are new to trades and showcase all that the trades have to offer as a profession?

Then reach out to [email protected], as there are some upcoming event opportunities we'd love to discuss with you.

05/08/2026

Last week, the students in the Women in Trades Exploratory program buckled up for a whirlwind week in the mechanics shop with their Instructor, Luc.

The students went full throttle, learning about repairs and mechanical equipment, and even got to test some of the shop's machinery. It had more than one student feeling pumped about the trade.

Follow along as there are more trades to tackle as the students complete the back half of the program.

05/07/2026

Last week, staff and mentors from the Women in Trades, TRU initiative were delighted to take part in a cedar box building workshop series with Kamloops Immigrant Services and Construction Foundation of British Columbia.

Participants worked on building their own cedar box planter, guided by their instructor and TRU carpentry leader Gio. They were also able to hear about some of the many initiatives at Women in Trades, TRU TRU Trades & Technology and TRU Community Education Kamloops that newcomers to Canada might be interested in.

Thank you to the staff at both Kamloops Immigrant Services and the Construction Foundation of British Columbia for having us join. It was a lot of fun.

If you'd like to hear about the TRU Trades/Women in Trades and Community Education programs, courses, tickets, and initiatives that could be applicable to newcomers to Canada, those with PR, refugee status, or otherwise, please join us for an online info session on Thursday, March 16th at 6:30 pm.

Register at: https://we.cfbc.ca/exploring-the-trades

04/30/2026

Last week, the women exploring trades class lit up in the electrical lab as they took on a week of Electrical learning with their Instructor, Mike.

The students were able to work in the shop, shadow a current foundation class, and even tackle some math with ease. By the end of the week, the trades seemed to have sparked the interest of more than one student.

04/27/2026

To anyone aged 17-30 who is currently enrolled in or pursuing a construction-related program, now is the time to apply for one of five bursaries/scholarships through the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC. Application deadline is May 31st. Best of luck to all who apply.

https://www.clra-bc.com/builders-of-tomorrow-bc-foundation/

04/23/2026

The students in the Women Exploring Trades program got fired up last week in Welding. At the helm of their instructor, Lauryn, the students worked with welding, plasma cutting, and more.

They were able to do it all safely thanks to the helmets provided by , and by the end of the week, the student project were ready to take home. Thanks for taking the time to instruct the class, Lauryn. Keep following along as the students tackle electrical and heavy-duty mechanics next.

04/16/2026

Last week, the students in the Women Exploring Trades class made their mark on campus by building a shed on campus for the TRU student union. They measured, built, painted, and more, all while having fun.

Thanks to Bryce, their Carpentry Instructor, for leading the project, thanks to DEWALT CANADA for outfitting the students with the amazing tools they used, thanks to Thompson Rivers Su for the congratulatory pizza party, and thanks to the students for all of your hard work.

Your hard work will be on display on campus for years to come, thanks to this shed, and we can't wait to see what you do next.