Tessa Nendsa, a 15-year-old, explores welding at NAIT, challenging traditional career paths for women. The workshop, designed to introduce young women to trades, highlights a growing interest in non-traditional fields. Laurel Tokuda, an associate dean and Red Seal electrician, emphasizes the need for more women in trades due to a significant increase in job postings and a critical shortage of skilled workers. Cindy Kimove, an assistant principal, initiates Skill Sisters club to encourage girls and Indigenous students in pre-trades programs, breaking down barriers for women in essential industries.
DNN | The Daily News Now!
The world’s first global local news network.
Every city. Every story. AI powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
