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Friday, April 25, 2014

Women’s Voice


Quick Statistic: Did you know that of all the people who are working directly in the trades, transportation and equipment sector in Saskatchewan, 6.12 % are women - according to Statistics Canada 2011.

It is with this knowledge in-hand that the YWCA is working to develop a pre-trades pilot program aimed at providing women support and information to help them with developing a sustaining career in the trades. To date, the YWCA has undertaken an Industry Feasibility Study that indicates Industry’s identified need and support for the development of such a program (Phase 1). We are now in the important second phase of hearing women’s direct voice.  To-date, we have held two focus groups asking women directly through a facilitated discussion about their experiences and hopes regarding a future for women in the trades. 

On behalf of the YWCA, I am inviting you to participate in what we are titling this phase, the Women's Voice project. For some this may be a reminder email for others we welcome your interest. 
Please spend a few minutes to help the YWCA develop a successful pilot project.  We want to hear from you, if you are a woman who is:
·        Of High School age or older interested in a career in the trades;
·        Who currently is employed in or who has had a career in the trades, or;
·        Who are knowledgeable, connected and supportive of industry and the trades.

The information that we are gathering will inform a pre-trades program that will be available to women in 2015.  Please add your voice to this important program.

Please click here to take the survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YWCA2014womensvoivesurvey

And, please be sure to forward this request  along with a personal note of encouragement to other women you know who’s voice would be important to help inform this process. 

All participants who participate will be entered to win a grand prize of an IPad Mini.  The cut-off for this survey will be Monday, April 28th.
If you have any questions please contact Alicia @ 306-270-3421 or by email at ywcawomensvoice@gmail.com
Thank you for your time and have a good day,
Alicia Buckley
Regional and Urban Planning Apprentice
Prairie Wild Consulting Co.

For more information about this program please visit the Women’s Voice Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Womens-Voice/1409242662677320  


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