Skilled Trades

Building Confidence and Commitment

Trade Journey is a 16-week program that offers the ability to experience trades, build confidence, and enhance the skills necessary to enter these traditionally male-dominated fields. It was designed for women who like working with their hands and who already have some experience in construction, renovation, mining, or maintenance positions, as well as those who want to transition into a trades career.

Participants explore various trades through basic training and projects in order to decide which one fits best, along with a built-in fitness program to help build physical fitness and strength at the worksite. The program also provides Personal Protective Equipment and assists in getting all necessary safety tickets needed.

If you are interested, contact us at tradejourney@ywcasaskatoon.com, give us a call at (306) 986-2884 or send us a text at (306) 292-7984.

Women Shifting Gears is an exciting program designed to empower women and develop their skills to enter the transportation industry.

The YWCA partners with professionals in the trucking industry, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association and employers to provide the essential skills and the appropriate experiential education needed to enter the industry.

Participants must be unemployed or underemployed, be 18 years of age or older, possess a clean driver’s abstract (defined by industry) and pass a Drug and Alcohol test prior to program start date.

For more information and to apply, go here: YWCA