Celebrating Women in Construction
MCSC's Commitment to Inclusive Construction
MCSC in service of women in the trades
MCSC takes pride of being committed to foster diversity and inclusion within the construction industry. With the generous support of the Government of Manitoba, we collaborate with industry leaders and stakeholders to create innovative programs aimed at empowering underrepresented groups, including women, to embark on successful careers in construction.
We do this by hosting an annual woman in trades conference, hosting a woman in trades workshop, an employer workshop for recruiting and retaining women, and by featuring women’s success stories in publications and social media.
Women in Trades Retention Strategy
From young women’s trades awareness events and post-secondary trades training programs, to employers of varying sizes, as well as government- and industry-funded women’s organizations, the last 10 – 15 years have seen an increase in programming related to women in trades. The efforts in this regard have largely been on recruitment. Colleges, trade schools and industry have taken steps to increase interest and engagement on the part of women to consider trades and related occupations. This report outlines a series of recommendations to retain women in the trades.
EmpowHer Women in Trades Mentorship Program
The EmpowHer program is a first-of-its-kind multi-sector, collaborative project designed to prepare women for employment in the construction, film or manufacturing industries in Manitoba.
Calling Women and Women-identifying Mentors
As a mentor, you will receive:
- Receive mentor training
- Be paired with a mentee
- Contribute to your mentee’s career success
- Receive honorarium
Calling Women and Women-identifying Mentees
As a mentee, you will:
- Identify a department within the film industry you’d like to learn more about
- Be available for a minimum of 10 hours
- Be open to learning and participating in one-on-one sessions with your mentor
EmpowHERed women start their trades journey
After already spending years in the architecture industry, Latifat Afolabi-Ogunsesan isn’t afraid to learn more about the field she’s already so familiar with….
Reach Out to Us
Andrea Canada is in charge of opportunities for women in the trades. Please click on the contact button to reach her.