The ITA is supporting many women who want to pursue careers in the trades. Tradeworks Training Society's Women's Workshop program introduces women to carpentry and other trades and gives them a chance to learn basic skills. The program is targeted for women who have not been successful in finding their place in the work force. One of our students, Keenan, agreed to be profiled in a video.

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.

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.

The Employment Paper features our Women's Workshop program.

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.

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.

The Employment Paper features Tradeworks as a partner in the 'CORE' program and the Community Benefits Agreement related to the athlete's village development.

(Van Courier) 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