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 |
| witt@okanagan.bc.ca | |
| Website | www.okanagan.bc.ca/wtti |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/OkanaganCollegeWomenInTrades Instagram: www.instagram.com/ocwomenintrades/ RSS: feeds.feedburner.com/Last10NewsReleases Twitter: twitter.com/ocwomenintrades YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/OkanaganCollege |
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 |