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PHOTO COURTESY JILL OF ALL TRADES - Youth had the opportunity to try their hand at masonry, carpentry, automotive repair and welding at the Jill of All Trades event held at the Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus in Cambridge, Ont.brought together hundreds of young women to get hands-on experience, inspiration and information on pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
Students had the opportunity to try their hand at the basics of the trades including masonry, framing and insulation, carpentry, automotive repair, welding and HVAC. They also met women working in the trades and connected with industry representatives. PHOTO COURTESY JILL OF ALL TRADES – At the events, high school students rolled up their sleeves and tried their hands at the trades. They also connected with industry representatives and female mentors who provided a glimpse into skilled trades careers.“When they first come on to the campus, they’re a little bit shy,” she said.
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