Clockwise from far left: Women, Wine & Food will feature mouth-watering morsels by Christa Bruneau-Guenther, Emily Butcher, Jess Young, Connie Klassen, Kristen Chemerika-Lew and Ashley Hebel.
Manitoba Construction Sector Council, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association and the O ce to Advance Women Apprentices have partnered with River East Transcona School Division to deliver an introduction to heavy construction course for young women, with funding from the Manitoba Status of Women. “Young women can have meaningful careers in the construction industry,” says Colleen Munro, owner of Munro Group “ Companies lack skilled workers, and women bring a unique set of skills which our industry requires and will appreciate. This course takes away that ‘fear of the unknown’ for young women.”
Student Jami Genik agrees. “I always considered myself a leader, dedicated to critical reasoning and a willingness to learn. I had all the essential skills for a career in construction but never had the opportunity to get my foot in the door, until now,” Genik says “I met experienced instructors. This program really breaks boundaries, lets me take charge of my future.” Chloe Phillips adds “I already have experience in heavy-duty trades in metal-fabrication. I enjoy what I’m learning and what I’m able to do as a woman. We don’t get opportunity like this every day, especially females of my age.”
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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 11
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