Indigenous Women: Made for the trades – Anishinabek News

August 2, 2024

CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Strong. Innovative. Resilient. Resourceful. Qualities necessary to succeed in the skilled trades, qualities Indigenous Women and Two Spirit happen to possess – making them the perfect fit for careers in the skilled trades. Empowering them to enter the trades is what the Skilled Trades team at Keepers of the Circle (“Keepers”) is doing.

Keepers is creating opportunities for Indigenous Women and Two Spirit to develop the skills and confidence to enter the trades, armed with the tools and supports needed to succeed. From pre-employment essential skills training to pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Agreements, Keepers is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of the next wave of Indigenous Women to enter the skilled trades, where they can then make a difference in the Canadian labour shortage as well as helping to alleviate the housing crisis. The goal is to create Indigenous Journeywomen who are Red Seal certified to work in their trade anywhere across Canada and Keepers is raising awareness of the various pathways into the trades and providing supports along the journey.

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