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Discover the stories of the tradeswomen and employers supported by the Office to Advance Women Apprentices Newfoundland & Labrador.

Jackie Frampton, Electrician

Start With A Single Step Break down the words journeyperson and you’re perfectly describing Jackie Frampton’s experience in getting her Red Seal as an electrician. Jackie’s story is one with setbacks and successes, but her hard work has paid off. A Little Help from Her Friends Jackie began her career after her pre-apprenticeship at a

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Kendall Shea, Welder

The story of one young apprentice who - with support from the Office to Advance Women Apprentices and Boilermakers Local 203 - found her dream job.

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Trailblazer Amanda Rees

Amanda Rees has blazed a trail in so many ways and we’re so proud she’s been awarded this year’s Trailblazer Award winner. Read her story and discover how she’s shaping the world of trades for women in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Monty Butt, Electrical Services Limited

Electrical contractor Monty Butt became an ally of the Office to Advance Women Apprentices after a chance meeting at a networking event for tradeswomen.

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Guy J. Bailey Ltd.

Guy J Bailey Ltd. can boast about its strides and work with the Office to Advance Women Apprentices to include diversity and inclusion as part of the company’s mandate.

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A Trailblazing Company: H&H Enterprises

Meet one of the most progressive companies for women working in the trades. Find out how H&H Enterprises are blazing a trail!

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Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador

We Belong Together:Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador and Office to Advance Women Apprentices A good partnership is all about the give and take, communication, mutual support, and respect. That’s exactly why the ongoing relationship between The Office to Advance Women Apprentices and Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador is so strong today.  Skills Canada Newfoundland and

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Helmets to Hardhats

The Office to Advance Women Apprentices is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) Canada, a registered not-for-profit organization helping serving, transitioning, and former Canadian Forces members to find new careers in the trades. “Our office offers services all women looking for careers in the trades, but this partnership will help us zone in on

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Millwright Union Local 1009

Invested in Womens’ Success When we think of partners who are supportive and committed to diversity and inclusion in the Newfoundland and Labrador workforce, we immediately think of the Millwright Union, Local 1009. The union has a strong female membership who have been assessed on skills and merit. The Local actively supports its women members

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