Here are some resources for starting and advancing your career in welding. If you have any suggestions to add to the list please contact me through the contact page or comment below!
Some nonspecific places to look for resources are facebook groups (try looking up females in trades or women welders, etc.), colleges or trades schools apprenticeship websites, job searches, google searches, and youtube.
Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology We Are Trades
Helps women find a new career in the trades
Office to Advance Women Apprentices
Resources to help women further their careers.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Women in Trades and Technology
Programs and assistance for women interested in trying trades and continuing their education in trades. Lots of tech schools have their own women in trades programs. Be sure to check them out!
Information on welding certifications, quality insurance, education and so much more!
Information on unions and how to get involved with them in Saskatchewan. Be sure to check our your own local unions as well!
Mentorships, job boards, resources, and more for women in male dominated fields!
Support women through workplace education, female leadership conferences and programs, resources.
Opportunities to participate in different trade related projects. Be sure to check out your local provincial/state 4-H website
Alberta
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Resources for apprentices in Alberta.
British Columbia
British Columbia Industry Training Authority
Resources for apprentices in British Columbia.
Manitoba
Office to Advance Women Apprentices Manitoba
Manitoba Women in Construction
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Apprenticeship and Trades
Resources for apprentices in New Brunswick.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Resources for apprentices in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Women in Resource Development Corporation
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Apprenticeship, Trade, and Occupation Certification
Resources for apprentices in Northwest Territories.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Resources for apprentices in Nova Scotia.
Office to Advance Women Apprentices Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Resources for apprentices in Ontario.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edwards Island Apprenticeship Training and Skilled Trade Certification
Resources for apprentices in Prince Edwards Island.
Office to Advance Women Apprentices Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Commission De La Construction Du Quebec
Resources for apprentices in Quebec.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Resources for apprentices in Saskatchewan.
Office to Advance Women Apprentices Saskatchewan
Yukon
Resources for welders in Yukon.