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Conforming to Masculinity in The Trades
At the beginning of my apprenticeship, I struggled with choosing whether to conform to a more masculine image (to gain acceptance and belonging) or to stay true to myself and embrace my femininity (but risk being an outcast or harassed). Yes. I say “like” a… Read More »Conforming to Masculinity in The Trades
Spotlight Interview: Nicole Wiet
I had the opportunity to meet with Arro Athletics as part of their Women’s History Month interview series. “My name is Nicole Wiet and I’m an elevator mechanic. Only recently [we] managed to reach 1% representation of women in our trade. One of my most… Read More »Spotlight Interview: Nicole Wiet
Health & Safety in the Trades: For High School Students
Garbielle Herle, Director at Large for the BC Tradeswomen Society, and Nicole Wiet, President of the BC Tradeswomen Society, present for KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology). They present a short talk to high school aged students on their journey into their trade careers… Read More »Health & Safety in the Trades: For High School Students