CHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades

Recognizing the need to encourage more women to consider careers in the residential construction industry, CHBA Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO)’s Women in Construction Committee sponsored an event hosted by Okanagan College aimed at giving high school girls in grades 9-12 the opportunity to experience trades programs before they graduate and embark on their post-secondary education.

The event, creatively named Jill of All Trades, invited 65 female students from North Okanagan high schools to gain hands-on experience in skilled trades workshops. Along with sponsoring the event, members of CHBA-CO's Women in Construction Committee were on site to mentor the students in carpentry, electrical techniques, plumbing, and refrigeration and air conditioning.

Learn more about how other CHBA members are giving back to the community by following #CdnBuilt on social media or visiting Giving Back on the blog.