Kayla Bailey, a project manager with the Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT), said the committee of tradeswomen is on a mission to educate underrepresented groups on the benefits of building a career in the skilled trades while supporting the retention of women in the industry through resources, mentorship and support networks. Bailey is also a journeyperson steamfitter, gasfitter, welder and member of UA Local 46 Toronto.

OBCT supports tradeswomen through ‘the good times and the bad times’

Stronger together and pushing for systemic change. That’s the force behind the Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT) committee, a resource and support system for women building a career in the skilled trades since its launch in 2020. Kayla Bailey, a journeyperson steamfitter, gasfitter, welder and a member of UA Local 46 Toronto, said being … Continue reading OBCT supports tradeswomen through ‘the good times and the bad times’

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