BCCWITT Events:
BCCWITT info session Thursday, October 19th, 6pm-7pm.
BCCWITT is hosting another info session on October 19th from 6pm to 7pm. Join to learn all about BCCWITT – our programs, clients, partnerships, and more. This session will not be recorded, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask all your burning BCCWITT questions. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceihrDopEtQr58VQ4jJzh3tnMegQobS0
Free Online Workshop: Digital Organizing 101 training with Beth Becker
Join members of the BCCWITT community via Zoom on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 10:00am to 1:00pm PST to learn how we can use digital tools and communications for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive skilled trades industry! This FREE Digital Organizing 101 session will provide an introduction on tools we need to organize our network of diverse tradespeople and our allies online to reach our goals. More information and registration here: https://bccwitt.ca/digital-organizing-101-training-with-beth-becker/Digital.
Victoria Skilled Trades Community Social – Sat. Oct. 28 @ 8-11PM + More!
BCCWITT will be in Victoria for upcoming cohorts of our Leaders in Trades program & are hosting socials for the local skilled trades community! BCCWITT staff are excited to meet local tradespeople, employers, instructors, union organizers, & program coordinators involved in the skilled trades sector… If you’re in the area, please join us at Herald Street Brew Works (506 Herald St, Victoria, BC) on Saturday, October 28 @ 8-11 pm, as well as November 18th and February 3rd. Enjoy some snacks on us, and let’s talk! Please spread the word… Direct links to promo: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
BCCWITT booth at the 51st BC Building Trades Convention, October 15th – 18th at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria
If you are heading to the BC Building Trades convention this weekend, make sure to stop by the BCCWITT booth to say hello, and get some free SWAG! Ask us about our upcoming opportunities and events, or just come by to enter to win a coveted BCCWITT toque!
Funding Opportunities:
New Initiatives Launching November 1: BCCWITT Project Grant and BCCWITT Career Advancement Bursary
We are excited to share with you that next month, BCCWITT will be launching TWO funding initiatives:
– 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. This includes community members who are Indigenous, people of colour, 2SLGBTIAQ+, immigrants, people with disabilities, and women, and will help recruit people from these groups to the skilled trades sector in BC.
– 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.
Keep an eye out on our website and social media for the launch announcement, and register for the info session on Thursday, November 2nd, from 6-7pm here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsduGppzMtHNKJl2DutmS-s5xVonz4MFHY
New StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Program: Up to $3,500 for Up-skilling Courses
The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19+ regardless of financial need and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations. Many of the covered courses are very relevant to those in the trades, such as code courses and project management, as well as equity & inclusion, and leadership training courses. Learn more here.