“She Builds” Women in Trade Gathering Circle
Event Description
Welcome to the third Manitoba Women in Trades Conference.
The Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) supports new entrants and existing workers in construction with a focus on addressing the needs of underrepresented groups in our province including Indigenous people, youth at risk, women, and newcomers. With this in mind, MCSC and our partners Winnipeg Construction Association, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, First Peoples Development Inc. Construction Association of Rural Manitoba and Manitoba Home Builders Association are hosting the third Manitoba Women in Trades Conference on November 21, 2024 at Victoria Inn, Winnipeg. We anticipate over 400 delegates at this one-day event.
The Purpose of this Conference:
- learn how to address challenges and work effectively in a male dominated workplace
- connect with mentors and organizations that support women
- learn best practices for entry and advancement of women in construction
- network with 40 construction and safety associations, educational institutions, Apprenticeship and construction companies at a trades show
- Build relationships with other women, employers, educational institutions and government to advance in a construction career
Attendees include: Trades men and women, superintendents, estimators, project managers, employers, employees of construction companies or suppliers of construction companies, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, new entrants, skilled labourers, journey people and supervisors.
Topics at the Conference:
- Creating equity and diversity in Manitoba construction workplaces
- Employer tips and tricks to recruiting and retaining women in construction
- Success stories of women in trades and women leaders in construction
- Coaching and Leadership- the Importance of Positive Mental Health
- Breaking barriers, building bridges for women working in construction
- English for construction purposes
- Mentorship program, matching mentors and mentees at work
- Organizations and programs supporting women in construction
- Maternity leave-knowing your rights, HR, health and safety concerns
Whether you want to be a sponsor or an attendee or wish to reserve a booth, click the Register Now button at the top of the page.
