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Women working in the skilled trades and technologies: myths and realities

In June 2011, women in skilled trade and technology careers made up less than three per cent of the total Canadian ... Show more
In June 2011, women in skilled trade and technology careers made up less than three per cent of the total Canadian workforce. As baby boomers prepare to retire over the next five to 10 years, it is estimated that 40 per cent of current tradespeople will need to be replaced. This will have an immediate impact on Canada's infrastructure. The crisis associated with critical shortages of skilled workers makes it imperative that government, educators and industry take a cohesive approach to solving the problem of skilled worker shortages and do everything possible to attract women to the skilled trades and technologies. This position paper from Skills Canada - Ontario and Women in Nuclear Canada (WiN Canada) provides recommendations for education, government and business on how to address female employee and skills shortages in Canada. It addresses the myths and realities around women working in the skilled trades and technologies and offers recommendations for positive change.
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Corporate authors: Skills Canada - Ontario ... [+] Show more

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Canada; North America

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Gender; Employment; Participation ... [+] Show more