Why Women are Choosing Careers in Skilled Trades

Published On

2019-10-09

College Helps New Canadians Enter Skilled Trades - Skilled Trades College Of Canada

When Stephanie Brown graduated from the 12-week electrical pre-apprenticeship program at Ontario’s Skilled Trades College in the fall of 2017, she submitted her resume everywhere she could think of.

It wasn’t an easy process. One shop asked if she was applying on behalf of her son or husband then didn’t call back once she clarified it was for herself. Brown applied to about 50 jobs before she finally got a call back for a trial gig.

While Brown’s story speaks to preconceived notions surrounding women in the trades, it also highlights the current demand for jobs in these fields of work…”

Read full story here:https://globalnews.ca/content/4996661/women-careers-skilled-trades/

Written by

Mike DiDonato

Chief Operating Officer

Mike Di Donato serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Skilled Trades College of Canada. With 25 years of expertise in business development, partnerships, and enhancing organizational efficiency, he has dedicated a decade to growing the college from one modest campus to six state-of-the-art locations across the Greater Toronto Area. Mike has played a strategic role in forging impactful partnerships—most notably the Building Champions Scholarship in collaboration with NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes. He has also spearheaded significant marketing initiatives, including establishing STC as the Official Partner of UFC, with visible branding integrations at UFC 297 and the launch of scholarship programs tied to UFC events.