Women in Trades Training

Okanagan College

Record #: KNA1271
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2020
Last Full Update: 22 Apr 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 250.762.5445 ext.4825
Toll Free Phone 1.877.755.2266 ext.4825
E-Mail witt@okanagan.bc.ca
Website www.okanagan.bc.ca/wtti
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Description & Services

Service Details Okanagan College is among B.C.’s largest trades training institutions and has a reputation for excellence. The Industry Training Authority acknowledges the need for more female apprentices in the Province of BC. Through funding provided by the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement, Okanagan College is able to provide sponsorship for trades training to eligible and selected women who are interested in a career in trades. 
 
Women In Trades Training opportunities include: 
 
Gateway to the Building Trades for Women program is an all-female exploratory program It introduces women to a variety of trades, safety training, job readiness skills and professional development through a combination of in-class and in-shop experiences. By actively participating in exploring many different trades, women gain the confidence to pursue their career goals in trades. 
 
Trades that participants will experience include: Carpentry, Automotive, Sheet Metal, Plumbing and Electrical 
 
Trades foundation training can be completed in as little as 5 months and prepares students to enter the labour market with credit for Level 1 technical training in their chosen trade. 
 
Students entering trades foundation training must have accepted a seat offer in the program of their choice and have paid their seat deposit prior to starting an application for sponsorship with Women in Trades Training. 
 
Program schedule: Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Fri: 8:00 am - 11:45 am 
 
Women in Trades sponsorship funding for trades Foundation training programs covers tuition and book.
Eligibility Unemployed or underemployed individuals unable to fund their own training with a genuine interest in exploring trades
How to Apply Please call the Women in Trades office or email witt@okanagan.bc.ca
Cost Sponsorship for course fee and materials are covered for students eligible and selected by funding through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement
Meetings Call to make an appointment

Location

Address & Map
1000 KLO Rd
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8
Major Intersection KLO Rd and Gordon Dr

Other Details

Accessibility Fully Accessible
Languages English
Former Name Okanagan University College