WE ARE TRADES

We Are Trades provides employers with actionable steps to establish a safe and inclusive workplace for women. This is a journey and a process that takes time and dedication. We Are Trades is designed to guide successful workplace change in three steps: Commit, Create and Sustain. The journey may not look the same for every workplace, but the goal is shared: to build a work environment where each person is valued and respected for their contributions... We Are Trades was developed by the Canadian Coalition for Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) and is funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada. The development process included conversations with many tradeswomen and employers across Canada, as well as research into existing and emerging practices. It also included a pilot program involving employers and skilled trades workers.