Women in Trades, TRU

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

This Friday is the final day to apply for the Fall 2026 Women Exploring Trades Program (Industrial Trades cohort).

Learn more about the program and application process here: 🔗 https://www.tru.ca/trades/witt/women-exploring-trades.html

Interested in our Mechanical or Construction Trades cohorts instead? Applications for 2027 are already open, and you can apply now.

🚨 Seats are limited, so don't wait. This fully funded program offers a great opportunity to explore careers in the trades, earn industry-recognized certifications, and gain valuable hands-on experience.

09/01/2026

Guess what's back, back again?

Witt is back, tell a friend. And a neighbour, sister, coworker, or anyone else you think might be interested.

Women in trades is back with three new programs over the next year, each with it's own focus on either Industrial, Mechanical or Construction trades.

Apply for the program that is right for your career path and you could be a part of the eight-week funded program which includes tuition, personal protective equipment and tickets. Gain practical skills and experience through a practicum in the field

These programs have limited seats, so apply today as our first program is starting soon! https://www.tru.ca/trades/witt/women-exploring-trades.html

08/11/2026

Thanks to generous funding from Mark's, 10 trades students will be able to attend the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) National Conference in Calgary from September 15th - 17th, 2026.

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with construction industry professionals, expand your network, gain new insights, and explore career opportunities.

Learn more and apply through the link below:

CAWIC Students: Apply to Join Us at the CAWIC Conference Thanks to the generous support of Mark’s Commercial, 10 students will have the opportunity to attend the CAWIC Annual National Conference from September 15-17. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with construction industry professional...

07/09/2026

Congratulations to second year electrical apprentice and Thompson Rivers University student, Gabby Labbe who has become one of the four national 2025 Dakota Prep Fellows! 🎉

Gabby has always had a gift of helping others, so it's not surprising that she has created guides for coworkers, mentorship groups for students at TRU Trades & Technology and been a source of inspiration amongst her peers. ⚡💡

Read more about her inspiring journey here: https://www.dakotaprep.com/ca/post/gabby-labbe-dakota-prep-fellow-2026

The Dakota Prep Fellowship recognizes and supports four exceptional electrical apprentices across Canada who have demonstrated a deep commitment to mentoring and assisting their peers to advance the trades.

Thompson Rivers University Alumni

06/17/2026

The final two weeks of the Women in Trades Training Exploratory Program flew by in a whirlwind of activity. During this time, students completed their safety certifications and participated in mock interviews with industry leaders and partners from Coeur New Gold, Teck Acres Enterprises Ltd. and Finning Canada.

They also took part in valuable site visits, including a tour of Teck Highland Valley Copper, made possible by our strong community partners there, and a visit to Inland Truck & Equipment hosted by Katherine, Laura and Tom. Both tours were incredibly educational and inspiring, and we're grateful for your time and expertise.

The program concluded with a well-deserved completion ceremony. Congratulations to all of the students on finishing your 12-week journey in trades at TRU. We are thrilled to see so many of you continuing your education in the trades, and we look forward to seeing you in the halls, shops, and job sites in the future.

06/15/2026

In recognition of International Day of Women In Mining 2026 today, we are offering free individual registrations to our Gender Equity in Mining eLearning. GEM helps build capacity to support gender equity and inclusion in mining workplaces. Email [email protected] between June 15 - 18 to request your free access.

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.