WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Programs and activities: Since its incorporation in August 2000 YWITT has been working as a feminist community non-profit organization based in Whitehorse Yukon to advance equality in trades and technology careers. YWITT works alongside community partners and runs programs and initiatives. This includes experiential workshops advocacy support community-led research and policy work. YWITT coordinates and/or facilitates a diverse range of programs and events that provide a supportive space for youth women and gender diverse folks to explore possibilities build confidence and learn skills in the trades. Ongoing programs: 'YWITT's two bursaries (the Penny Raven Bursary and the Work Gear Fund) are offered to support women and gender-diverse individuals with support for trades training. The Penny Raven Bursaries are $500‐$1000 bursaries to be awarded to support education in technology and skilled trades by providing assistance to applicants in their quest for training at a recognized training institution. The Work Gear Fund offers a one-time bursary to support applicants to buy tools gear personal protective equipment (PPE) or work boots. Whether it is a school program (pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship) or for work we can support you with a one time boost of up to 150$ for your gear. Each bursary will be designated on an individual basis and intakes are available three times per year (September 15th December 15th and May 15th) Power Up! YWITT's Power Up! Programs are weekly experiential learning experiences for youth that run for six weeks after school in the spring and fall. Our instructors are active in their fields and can provide mentorship opportunities based on their life and career experiences

Building Strong Leaders is an eight-month leadership program offers an opportunity to learn from other leaders and aspiring leaders in the skilled trades and create a network of peer to peer support. In this program you will develop leadership skills that you can use in your day to day life (ie. effective communication decision making conflict and team management). YWITT Makers Club is a proud partnership program between YWITT and Yukonstruct Society. YMC supports skill-building learning and capacity building for adults through creative projects or informative workshops. Register through our Eventbrite T4T shop time is a bi-monthly program run in collaboration with Yukonstruct. The workshop takes place in the early evening for 2-3 hours where staff and peer instructors teach basic trades skills through building projects. T4T shop time is space specifically for people who identify as transgender two- spirit or gender non-conforming. This program arose out of community conversations with queer and trans trades folks looking for: -Opportunities to connect with people who had similar experiences as them -A space where they could show up fully as themselves -A place to chat with learn from and alongside their trans community members YWITT recognizes the unique challenges and gender-based violence that the trans and two spirit community face in the trades sector and the importance of giving this small section of the community a space to gather share and build. Peer-Learning Opportunities YWITT strives to build capacity among participants to take on instructor and peer support roles through small group mentorship. In the past we've hosted peer learning workshops to rebuild a car engine and support kitchen cabinet installation and fine woodworking skills. If you are interested in hosting a peer learning session please get in touch with us