Manitoba Women in Trades
Conference 2022
Together We Can Do It!
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Nadine Speirs
President/Sales, Metal Depot Ltd.
Mary Van Buren
President, Canadian Construction Association
Wendy Hofford
President, WH Strategic Drive Inc.
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Early Bird Registration until October 21, 2022!
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On November 16, 2022 the second annual Women in Trades Conference will continue the conversation
In October 2019, the Manitoba government announced their plan to work with partners in the private sector to create 40,000 new private-sector job opportunities over the next four years. The Manitoba work plan focuses on targeted actions to help create the right conditions to support private-sector job creation and overall growth in Manitoba’s economy. This includes accelerating talent acquisition and business expansion by fast-tracking the development of a Manitoba’s Skills, Talent and Knowledge Strategy.
Manitoba’s Skills, Talent and Knowledge Strategy was released in 2020 to provide strategic direction to publicly-funded post-secondary institutions and outline actions needed to accelerate recovery, advance Manitoba’s economy and promote positive outcomes. The strategy includes targeted actions to strengthen alignment between post-secondary institutions, immigration, training and employment services, and labour market needs. The strategy was informed by robust stakeholder engagement, including sector council partners.
With this strategy in mind, the Manitoba Construction Sector Council, Manitoba Home Builders’ Association, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association and First People Development Inc. are hosting a 1-day Manitoba Women in Trades Conference, November 16, 2022 (7:30am-4:00pm) at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The conference is geared toward women who need support, guidance, and connections to make their construction career a success, as well as to employers, superintendents, project managers and estimators to identify ways to recruit, retain and support women in trades.
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
- 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
As a result of the first conference, the Manitoba Construction Sector Council developed a Women in Trades Profiles Booklet, a one-day Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges workshop to support women entering and working in construction, and a one-day workshop to support employers recruiting and retaining women. These workshops and booklets will be available at the event.
Priority for Attendees:
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.
As a result of the conference, the Manitoba Construction Sector Council will be developing a one-day Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges workshop to be delivered by local community colleges, industry trainers, career counsellors and associations that support women in transition.
In addition to the conference, the Manitoba Construction Sector Council will be developing a one-day Women in Leadership workshop to be delivered by local community in leadership-stories of success to support women transitioning to leadership roles.
On November 16, 2022, the second Manitoba Women in Trades Conference will continue the conversation! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Manitoba Construction Sector Council is seeking financial support from our industry and government partners to host the Women in Trades Conference. We have some great speakers planned for the event but need sponsorships to make this happen. There will be an opportunity to host a trade show booth. Last year the 40 booth sold out quickly so reserve your space as soon as possible.
Any profits are made from the event, will be donated back to the women we support!
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