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Building a Diverse Skilled Trades Workforce
HerJourney Networking Event
Join us for a day of professional development and networking focused on women in manufacturing skilled trades. Whether you are a tradeswoman yourself, in a position supporting tradeswomen or interested in attracting more tradeswomen to your organization, this free event offers valuable insights, resources, and connections.
Build your network, share experiences, and learn from others in a supportive environment.
Agenda Highlights
- Keynote Presentation
- Learning from Industry Leaders
- Collaborative Solution Roundtable
- Networking Opportunities
- Breakfast and Lunch
Keynote Presentation: Smart Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Manufacturing This keynote presentation will delve into research findings and best practices for recruiting and retaining women in skilled trades. Discover the latest strategies for building a diverse and inclusive workforce, addressing barriers, and creating long-term, sustainable change in manufacturing organizations. Gain insights from experts on overcoming industry challenges and learn about initiatives that have successfully attracted and retained women in skilled trades roles.
Who Should Attend?
- Manufacturing leaders and managers
- HR professionals and recruiters
- Diversity and inclusion advocates
- Registered apprentices and journeypeople
- Skilled tradeswomen and those considering careers in manufacturing
- Educators and community organizations supporting women in trades
Contact Information: For more details or if you have any questions, please contact Susan at smclachlan@emccanada.org.
There is no cost to manufacturers and their skilled trades people to attend.
HerJourney is funded in part by the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
HerJourney Networking Event
Hosted by Susan McLachlan, Project Coordinator.
Opportunities & Funding
For nearly a decade, manufacturers have been using EMC’s Opportunity Alerts as a great way to grow their business finding qualified B2B sources from across Canada.
Upcoming Events
Our events take place on a regular basis, some virtually and some in-person, throughout all of our Consortium regions. As part of your EMC membership, you and your colleagues are invited to participate in any, and all events, that are relevant to your company - in any Consortium region across Canada!
- Health and Safety Strategies in Manufacturing Environments
- Continuous Improvement SIG
- Canada's Manufacturing Productivity Crisis
- Water Strategies and Conservation in Manufacturing
- Canadian Manufacturing Supply Chain
- Harnessing Automation
- The HR Perspective on Becoming an Employer of Choice
- Manual Material Handling
