Recent News
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Tradeworks in Olympic Torch Relay
VANCOUVER, February 3, 2010 - Tradeworks Training Society's Executive Director, Ross Gentleman, has been invited to carry the torch in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to Vancouver. The invitation largely comes because of the work that Tradeworks has done to pursue the inner-city inclusivity commitments of the 2010 Games.
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This RONA advertisement features students from a Tradeworks program that connected Vancouver's inner city youth with employment training and life-skills. Go to RONA 2010 Fab Shop to check out the ad.
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Summer 2009
As part of a class project, students at the Art Institute of Vancouver made a promotional video featuring Tradeworks' social enterprise, Tradeworks Custom Products. Go to Tradeworks Custom Products to check out the video.
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Kate Stewart, instructor at the Women's Workshop and the chief force behind Tradeworks Custom Products, is named an "Everyday Hero" by Kevin Newman on Global National. Go to Everyday Hero to watch the full segment.
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In February 2009, Tradeworks carpentry instructor Kate Stewart was a guest on the popular CBC radio broadcast, The Early Edition. Go to The Early Edition to listen to the interview.
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A new fundraiser for B.C. Children's Hospital might appear slightly macabre on the surface, but organizers of the first annual LifeLid event say the message is a reminder to celebrate life. To read more go to Coffin for Kids
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