TRU to host forum for women in trades
KAMLOOPS — Women thinking about pursuing a career in trades are invited to a trades forum at Thompson Rivers University tonight (Oct.11) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Trades Building.
The event gives women and girls a chance to speak to industry professionals from throughout the Kamloops region on the opportunities for women in trades. Participants also get a chance to learn about TRU’s more than two dozen trades programs including carpentry and welding.
“We will have some speakers, past women who have participated in trades, as well as some employers coming in and speaking about the opportunities. We’re seeing of course the retirement rates, increased building and population (rates), so there’s more demand for women to get into trades than ever before,” says industry and contract training manager Heather Hamilton.