About 160 female students in Grades 9-12 attended Camosun College’s annual Women in Trades and Technology exploration day on Thursday
Grade 10 Mount Douglas Secondary student Lizzy World is already considering her career options, with midwifery and welding her top choices so far.
Lizzy was among about 160 female students in Grades 9-12 attending Camosun College’s annual Women in Trades and Technology exploration day on Thursday. If that leads to an occupation that is so-called “non-traditional” for women, that’s great, said Lizzy, adding the fact that she has six brothers might have played a role in her interests.
Kyla said she could end up in a trade, but is intent on pursuing her interest in visual arts and drawing for now. “I also like the architectural side of things. I like to draw buildings.” Instructor Justin Chappel put them through their paces, showing them the basics of taking a flat sheet of metal and turning it into a three-dimensional end product. “I figured they all have cellphones,” he said with a smile.
Some classes that were all-male years ago are now around 20 per cent women, said Chappel, adding many trades are “screaming” for workers.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Langley lawyer in ‘creepy uncle’ routine with female employees suspended for six weeksAdmissions of Scott Thomas Johnston, a Langley lawyer at CBM Lawyers LLP, outlined in recent decision of a Law Society of B.C. panel.
Read more »
A little help please: Why mentors matter so much for future female leadersWomen need champion in their place of work, mentors who will give them advice and sponsors with a place at the table to advocate for their advancement
Read more »
Belleville police investigate scary incidentBelleville police were dispatched to Century Place around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after an adult female was follow...
Read more »
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Credits Reese Witherspoon & More For Empowering Female Characters | EXTENDED.priyankachopra credits the likes of ReeseW, MindyKaling and many more for crediting empowering female characters in their respective past projects Watch the full interview here:
Read more »
North American high school Scrabble champ spells out lofty goals | Globalnews.caToronto student Ruth Li recently became the first female to win the high school division at the North American Scrabble World Championships.
Read more »
SIU investigating death of woman in high-speed police chase involving two pickup trucks in LondonOntario’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a female driver after two pickup trucks collided during a police chase in London early Wednesday morning.
Read more »