From BCCWITT | January 30, 2024
BCCWITT Events
BCCWITT Be More Than A Bystander training sessions
We have partnered once again with SkilledTradesBC to offer two virtual Be More Than A Bystander workshops! Read more here.
- 90-minute virtual workshop for men on Wednesday, January 31 from 7-8:30pm (Eventbrite link)
- 2-hour virtual workshop for participants of all genders onSaturday, February 10 from 10am-12pm (Eventbrite link)
We also have another all-gender train-the-trainer at North Island College in Campbell River from February 23-25, 2024 (cohort information with application)
Skilled Trades Socials!
Victoria – We will be hosting a Skilled Trades Social on Saturday, February 3, from 8-11 p.m. at Herald Street Brew Works (506 Herald Street). Come enjoy some snacks with us, and let’s hang out! More info here.
Campbell River – NIC and BCCWITT will be co-hosting a Skilled Trades Social in Campbell River at Session Taproom + Kitchen (926 Island Hwy) on Saturday, February 24, from 7-10p.m.! This social will be open to all people in the skilled trades community – including service providers, training institutions, tradespeople, etc. Learn more here!
Mentorship Matters – Funded mentor and mentee training available!
Upgrade your skills as both a mentor and a mentee through an upcoming FULLY FUNDED online virtual training with BCCWITT!
SkillPlan’s Mentorship Matters program is a proven framework to help workers improve their communication and ability to support learning, for improved workplace safety, quality, and productivity. Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/BCCWITT/MMTraining2024
BCCWITT Info sessions
Learn more about BCCWITT, our programs, offerings, and how to get involved at the BCCWITT info session on Tuesday, February 20th from 6-7pm. Register here! Can’t make that one? No problem! We will also be hosting one on Thursday, March 21st from noon-1pm. Registration info here.
Funding Opportunities
BCCWITT Project Grant and BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary
We are successfully approving many bursaries for tradespeople across BC via our Project Grant and Career Advancement Bursary!
– The BCCWITT Project Grant provides seed funding for Leaders in Trades program participants to organize, coordinate, and host initiatives that promote skilled trades careers to youth and equity priority people of all genders across British Columbia.
– The BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary provides funding for ALL equity priority tradespeople of all genders (including tradespeople who are Indigenous, people of colour, 2SLGBTIAQ+, immigrants, people with disabilities, women) in British Columbia who are facing barriers in advancing in their trades journey, to help them access training, certifications, networking, and educational opportunities.
Learn more about these programs on our website:https://bccwitt.ca/bccwitt-bursary-project-grant/
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions about any of our programs, and I will be happy to assist. You can also stay up to date on BCCWITT News and Events on our website, and all our social media accounts. Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website
Fun Fact!
Did you know that BCCWITT helped over 100 women start skilled trades apprenticeships in 2023? That’s 10% of the total apprenticeships started by women in BC in 2023!