Collège Boréal Hosts Second Francophone Edition of Jill of All Trades
Collège Boréal’s Sudbury campus hosted the second Francophone edition of Jill of All Trades, an inspiring event that brought together 140 young women who came to explore career opportunities in the skilled trades.
Jill of All Trades is an innovative initiative designed to inspire and empower young women to consider careers in the skilled trades. Through hands-on workshops, opportunities to meet women working in the trades and industry employers, as well as immersive activities, the program aims to break down stereotypes surrounding traditionally male-dominated trades and promote diversity and inclusion in these fields. By providing participants with a practical and enriching experience, Jill of All Trades helps broaden their career horizons and build their confidence in their ability to succeed in technical and hands-on careers.
Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to meet 16 local employers and service providers and take part in three hands-on workshops, giving them a chance to discover exciting and often lesser-known careers in motive power, construction, services and the environment.
The event was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ministry of Education and our sponsors:
- Gold: Vale
- Silver: Technica Mining and IAMGOLD – Côté Gold Project
- Bronze: Tisdale Bus Lines, Alamos Gold and Patrick Group of Companies
- Workshop and Candy Bar Sponsors: Plumbing Warehouse and NPLH
Collège Boréal thanks all the partners, sponsors and participants who contributed to the success of this memorable day.