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Assiniboine hosts Young Women’s Conference promoting careers in trades and technology
BRANDON, Man. (April 3, 2024)— Assiniboine College played host to grade 8 students from across the region Wednesday at the Skills Manitoba Young Women’s Conference. The conference was aimed at empowering young women to explore diverse career opportunities available in the trades and technology field, and serves as a platform for participants to gain insight from and connect with industry mentors.
“In today’s labour market it is important for young women to see all the careers available in the trades and technology field” said Jana Sproule, Chairperson, Media and Office Tech. “The Young Women’s Conference provides an immersive experience designed to inspire and educate attendees about the opportunities awaiting them in trades and technology,” she added.
The conference provides young women with activities and tours that allow them to explore various disciplines first-hand. Built on a mixture of interactive workshops and practical experience, students are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of fields and explore occupations that they find interesting.
The conference is held a number of times each year on a rotational basis, and varies each time with the age range of participants.
“We are always pleased to partner with Skills Manitoba to host future leaders in the trades and technology field,” said Kevin Poirier, Dean of Trades, Assiniboine. “We’ve had a steady increase of women entering trades training at Assiniboine, and want to continue to provide opportunities for young women to explore programs that align well with their interests and career aspirations.”
To find out more about this event visit skillsmanitoba.ca/program/young-womens-conference.
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About Assiniboine Community College
Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for more than 60 years, offering unparalleled learning environments and responding to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Following the philosophy of “learn by doing,” programs combine theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse.
Assiniboine offers more than 75 certificate, diploma and post-graduate programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, and trades and technology. The college also delivers apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trades disciplines.
The college welcomed more than 3,700 full-time and 6,000 part-time students last year. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, Assiniboine provides comprehensive educational opportunities throughout Manitoba. The college also partners with many communities and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training. Assiniboine’s annual provincial economic impact is $612 million. In the most recent survey of graduates, nine months after graduation, 94 per cent were employed, with 92 per cent remaining in Manitoba.
Assiniboine College campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge their welcome to the students who seek knowledge here.
For more information, please contact:
Shaun Cameron Kevin Poirier
Communications Specialist Dean, Trades
Assiniboine College Assiniboine College
204-725-8700 ext. 6617 204.725-8700 ext. 6708
camerons2@assiniboine.net poirierk3888@assiniboine.net
