ConnectHER Impact Project application

In collaboration with Fanshawe College and the ConnectHER program, BCCWITT is looking for apprentices to join our Journey to Success for Women Apprentices program!

If we want more girls and women to consider the skilled trades, we need to allow them to see that it is possible. Together, as the ConnectHER Community, we can break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create inclusive work environments where everyone can thrive. Join us in championing women in skilled trades and building a future where talent and skill are celebrated regardless of gender.

BCCWITT’s “Journey to Success for Women Apprentices” seeks to address barriers that women apprentices face that can prevent them successfully completing their apprenticeship, achieving journey status, and the economic prosperity and security that a Red Seal in the skilled trades may bring. What do you need to prepare for and complete a successful journey? BCCWITT’s project will take a robust and fulsome approach to supporting women apprentices, recognizing that there are many and varied supports required to address the multiple obstacles and barriers experienced by women apprentices.

Participant Eligibility for BCCWITT’s “Journey to Success for Women Apprentices” program:
- Woman living in British Columbia
- Registered as an apprentice (all levels) in a maintenance or construction skilled trade
- Agree to participant requirements below

Participant Requirements:
Over the course of one year to be eligible for this program, participants will agree to the following:
- Participate in at least five virtual training sessions facilitated by BCCWITT
- Sign up for BCCWITT’s network and receive BCCWITT’s newsletter
- Register and create profile on ConnectHER project Slack community
- Attend at least one in person meet-up facilitated by BCCWITT
- Attend at least one virtual meet-up facilitated by BCCWITT
- Respond to BCCWITT survey questions
- Provide testimonial to BCCWITT about experience in the program

To register as a participant for BCCWITT’s program “Journey for Success for Women Apprentices” complete the form below.

If you have any questions, or troubles with the form, please reach out to info@bccwitt.ca.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*

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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Street Address*
City*
Postal Code*
Province/Territory*

British ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewanManitobaOntarioQuebecNew BrunswickNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandNewfoundland and LabradorNunavutNorthwest TerritoriesYukon
If in BC, select your Economic Region:*

Lower Mainland/SouthwestVancouver Island and CoastThompson-OkanaganKootenayCaribooNorth Coast/NechakoNorth EastI'm not in British ColumbiaI'm not sure what economic region I live in
What is your gender?*

WomanNonbinaryManOther
What are your pronouns?*

she/herthey/themhe/himOther
Are you a member of an equity priority group? (BCCWITT is dedicated to removing barriers and obstacles, so we ask this question to make sure we can provide you with all the supports available to you, this is not to exclude anyone from any of our programs)*

Racialized person2SLGBTQIA+Person with disabilitiesNewcomer or immigrantNone of the aboveOther
Do you identify as Indigenous?*

Not IndigenousFirst NationsInuitMétis
What is your primary trade?*
What is your apprenticeship level?*

Pre-apprenticeApprentice - 1st YearApprentice - 2nd YearApprentice - 3rd YearApprentice - 4th YearDon't KnowOther
What is your employment status?*

Employed in my tradeLooking for work in my tradeEmployed - not in my tradeOther
What is you SkilledTradesBC number?*
Which BCCWITT Programs have you participated in? (select all that apply)*

Leaders in TradesTrades Training and EmploymentBe More Than A Bystander - workshopBe More Than A Bystander - Train the TrainerBCCWITT Bursary RecipientI have not been part of any other BCCWITT ProgramUnsureOther
What have been your biggest barriers to maintaining you career in the skilled trades?*

Sexual assault/harassmentLack of DEI training on the jobSexismNot being taken seriouslyUnable to access properly fitting PPEChildcareLack of proper bathroom facilities on siteOther health and safety concernsOther
Why are you interested in taking part in BCCWITT's "Journey to Success for Women Apprentices" program? *
Do you have experience using SLACK?*

YesNoOther
Do you have a working computer?*

YesNoOther
Do you know of any potential accommodations you may need in order to fully participate in the technical components of this program? (SLACK, Virtual trainings, virtual meetups, etc.) *
What training, resources, or supports do you feel could be beneficial to your trades journey?*

How to be a good mentor trainingHow to be a good mentee trainingTraining on how to build a trades-specific resumeCareer development training (interview skills, LinkedIn, etc.)Self-advocacy trainingFinancial literacy trainingBystander intervention skills trainingSelf-advocacy resources (no training)Harm reduction trainingHarm reduction resources (no training)In-person opportunities to networkVirtual opportunities to networkFinancial supportsTraining for navigating the apprenticeship systemOther

What is your preferred schedule for monthly meetups/trainings?*

	Before 8am	Between 11am - 1pm	Between 5pm - 7pm	After 7pm	Not available	Anytime
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Tuesday
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Sunday

I agree to be kind and courteous to everyone within the ConnectHER Community, and recognize my participation is only contingent on my behaviour to follow the group rules.*

YesOther
Participant Collection of Personal Information Consent
All personal information on this form and other information related to your participation in the ConnectHER program (“Personal Information”) is collected pursuant to sections 26(c), 26(e), and 27(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act). This information will be used for administrative, evaluation, program development, and/or research purposes, including to determine your eligibility for participation in the program.

If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact info@bccwitt.ca.

Consent and Agreement
Effective as of the date set out below, and in consideration of the opportunity for me to participate in the ConnectHER program, I:
- Certify that all of the information that I have provided is accurate and complete;
- Consent to my Personal Information being used to contact me.
Further, I agree to:
- Participate in at leadt 5 virtual trainings
- Attend at least one in person meetup
- Attend at least one virtual meetup
- Participate in the ConnectHER SLACK channel
- Respond to surveys from BCCWITT
- Provide testimonials and or a success story
- Join BCCWITT Network distribution list
By signing this form I agree that BCCWITT can retain my personal information for the purposes of contacting me. I understand that BCCWITT will not release my personal information to any individual or organization except as outlined above, without my express consent in writing.*

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