Sparks were flying in the Boilermakers Lodge as young women tried their hand at welding.
Saturday was the first day of a three-day camp allowing students in grades nine through 12 to put on a tool belt, learn from female industry experts and try their hand at everything from welding to laser cutting and electrical projects.
“The next steps are we are hoping that they would sign up with us for intern internships,” say Huang. “We're a non-profit organization that helps young Albertans ages 15 to 21 find paid internships in the skilled trades ICT held agriculture, environment and force forestry sectors.”Saturday participants concentrated on welding, Sunday they will be making a light box and Monday they will work with electricity.
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