Because one day of celebrations isn't enough for these inspiring women! Thank you, WIRED Women, for building this empowering community of sisterhood and support! #ibew230 #womenintrades
The Western JETS Leadership Award is given annually by the Construction Foundation of BC, to recognize outstanding leadership among electrical apprentices in British Columbia.
This training grant aims to support and develop the next generation of leaders in the electrical industry.
Annual Application Deadline: July 31
Application: cfbc.ca/wjets
Struggling with substance use? You are NOT alone. Make a plan today through Green Health services available to all members of the @bcbuildingtrades — 100% free and confidential. #worldmentalhealthday
WJETS was honoured to work with The Khowutzun Development Corp.'s New Voices program, bringing our hands-on WATT Gateway practical experience to members of the Cowichan Tribes First Nation, in collaboration with @ibew230 and the @cfobc . #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeship #Sparkies #TradesTraining
WJETS was grateful to work with PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association and IBEW 993 in September doing hands-on WATT Gateway training with PGNAETA members. We're looking forward to going back to PG for more on October 26th! #skilledtrades #sparkies #apprenticeship #careeropportunities
Menstrual products are starting to be available at certain construction sites in British Columbia, through the Period Promise campaign to eliminate period poverty.
Congratulations to IBEW 993 for bringing this forward, and to signatory contractor @houleelectric for stepping up to join us in this great initiative!
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Want to become an electrician? WATT is your Golden Ticket to apprenticeship! 🎟 Our WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training) program offers 3 weeks of barrier-free pre-apprenticeship training to become an IBEW sponsored electrician💡
We still have space available in our August cohort, particularly for people in the Nanaimo area – visit the website linked in our bio to learn more and apply!
#tradestraining #electrician #womenintrades #sparkylife #apprenticeship
Jumpstart your career!⚡ WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training) is a FREE pre-apprenticeship electrical program. Designed to help you take control of your future, the WATT program provides you with the tools, training, and certificates you need to gain employment with IBEW signatory contractors.
You'll receive:
✅ Certificates (First Aid, SiteReadyBC, and more!)
✅ A toolkit with @klein_tools to get you started on the job
✅ Workwear including @carhartt and steel-toe boots
✅ 2.5 weeks of hands-on training
✅Mentorship and support
✅ A direct line to apprenticeship sponsorship opportunities with IBEW
#tradestraining #electrician #womenintrades #sparkylife #apprenticeship
