Women who are currently unemployed or seeking a better job can take advantage of new 12-week trades training programs in Victoria, Campbell River and Duncan that will help them enter the construction trade and apprenticeship programs.

In addition to providing women with technical skills training, equipment, job placement and support, the new HardHats Employment and Mentoring Program for Women Entering the Trades (operated by GT Hiring Solutions) will also match women participants with successful women mentors in the construction industry. Mentors and HardHats female program coordinators will assist participants with industry and trade information, problem solving, dealing with conflict and challenges on the job site in addition to providing support, encouragement and advice on career advancement.

Funding for the new program, which is provided by the Ministry of Community Services, will also take care of HardHats tuition, supports for participants to and from the college, parking at the college, daily lunch during the training period and safety equipment (steel toed boots, rain gear, hard hat, work gloves and safety glasses.)

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