Millwright Regional Council – Canada and Build a Dream partner to improve the skilled trades journey for women
by CM Staff
As part of their partnership, Millwright Regional Council – Canada and Build a Dream will together sign a memorandum to continue work in the future.
COURTICE — The Millwright Regional Council – Canada and the national non-profit, Build a Dream, celebrated the initiation of their first joint venture launching on Feb. 6 – the Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program for Women, based in Courtice, Ontario.
This partnership underscores the Millwright Regional Council – Canada’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within their union, exemplifying dedication to building a stronger, more inclusive skilled trades community. As part of their partnership, Millwright Regional Council – Canada and Build a Dream will together sign a memorandum to continue work in the future.
The Millwright Regional Council – Canada is attempting to enhance their union and contribute to the strength of their membership and the continued success of their contractor partners.
Participants in the Introduction to Millwrighting Program will also receive comprehensive wrap-around holistic support from Build a Dream, including financial assistance and personalized support through career coaching designed to eliminate barriers, ensuring every woman has the opportunity to actively participate and succeed. This initiative aims not only to provide essential skills training but also to create an environment where women can thrive, forging successful careers in millwrighting.
While this collaboration commences in Courtice, Ontario, both partners aim to broaden the program’s reach nationwide.
“By partnering with Build a Dream, we’re harnessing a unique opportunity to expand our network and recruit more women into our workforce. This partnership reinforces our commitment to continue working with organizations that build pathways for success through education, experience, and knowledge. Our goal is to diversify and expand our workforce while empowering our members to deliver world-class construction, maintenance, and operation services,” said Mark Beardsworth, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Millwright Regional Council – Canada.
