Jill of All Tradesâ„¢
is a day-long event to inspire young women in Grades 9-12 to pursue education and careers in skilled trades and apprenticeship. Jill of All Trades™ has been a tremendous success internationally. The event includes many hands-on workshops in the motive power, manufacturing, and construction trades sectors. Female mentors lead these workshops to help young women develop a better understanding of the potential of skilled trades’ careers.
Okanagan College will be hosting the next Jill of All Tradesâ„¢ event in November 2024 at our Vernon campus and in May 2025 at our Kelowna campus
Get ready to discovery Okanagan College's state-of-the-arts shops and facilities. Interact with industry professionals, and join a series of workshops in several trades: Automotive Service Technician, Auto Body and Collision Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures, Carpenter, Electrician, Heavy Duty Technician, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, RV Technician, Sheet Metal Worker, and Welder.
8:30am - 9:00am
Breakfast and Registration
8:45am - 9:30am
Welcome Ceremony
9:30am-9:45am
Team Leads/ Shop Safety
9:45am - 11:00am
Workshop #1
11:00am - 11:15am
Break
11:15am-12:30pm
Workshop #2
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Workshop #3
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Wrap up: Keynote Speaker, Prizes, Closing Remarks and Group photo
3:15pm - 3:30pm
Departure
Contact your School District Career Coordinator or High School Counsellor for registration information. Seats are limited.
Parents/legal guardians are required to complete and submit the media consent and acknowledgement of risk form before the event.
Upcoming Jill of All Trades events:
Vernon BC: November 22 2024
Kelowna BC: May 22 2025
Local Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors and donors who have contributed to this year's event!
Visit our sponsor and donor pages to learn more about diversity in trades and career opportunities.
2024 Gold Sponsors
2024 Silver Sponsors
2024 Bronze Sponsors
2024 Event Donors
Find out more about Highstreets' $1-million gift to Okanagan College in the recent new release.
Contact / Questions
For more information or questions please contact Bose Fadugba at jillofalltrades@okanagan.bc.ca.