# Event Details - **Event Name**: Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Hear from women thriving in high‑demand trades - real stories, training info, and guidance to start your own future‑proof trades careerAbout this EventHosted by WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge, in partnership with SkilledTradesBC and Ironworkers Local 97Celebrating Women in Trades, in recognition of International Women's Day – Incredible!Are you a woman interested in a hands-on, well‑paid, high‑demand career?Curious what it’s really like to work in the skilled trades—or considering a career change from a corporate or non‑trade role?If you're based in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows this event is one you don't want to miss!Join us for Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum, an inspiring and interactive session featuring women currently working in high‑demand trades, including women who transitioned from corporate careers into the trades.Hear their real stories—how they got started, what training was like, what day‑to‑day work feels like, and how they overcame challenges—and learn how you can begin your own pathway.The forum includes a SkilledTradesBC information session, along with introduction from Ironworkers Local 97, followed by a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Samantha, Apprenticeship Advisor at SkilledTradesBC.You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A and connect with Women in the trades and those with expertise in hiring within the Trades, and peers.The event will help you gain insights into/learn about:High‑demand trades in BC and what employers are looking forApprenticeship and training pathways—no experience requiredWhat it’s like working in different trades, from women thriving in the fieldSupports, mentorship, and resources through SkilledTradesBC, Ironworkers Local 97, BCWIIT, and WorkBCPractical next steps to launch a future‑proof, rewarding career in the skilled tradesWho should attend:Women job seekers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows exploring or ready to pursue a career in the trades. Whether you’re starting out in your career and or a career changer, this event will aim to provide you with a roadmap to launch a career in the Trades.The team at WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge can help you map that out step by step and support you with achieving your goals**Please visit WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge to learn more/register for our Employment/Career Supports & Services for job seekers.Address:#170 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple RidgeOpening Hours: Mon/Tue/Fri – 8:30am to 5pmWed/Thur – 8:30am to 6:30pmThis is also a fantastic opportunity to connect with WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge to learn how we can support your employment and career goals through coaching, resources, and training supports.Looking for Work?If you are looking for a job, the Maple Ridge WorkBC Centre and its staff are here to help. We will assist you:Apply for WorkBC servicesExplore and plan your careerUnderstand the Labour MarketAccess education and trainingConduct your job searchGet a Job Placement or Work ExperienceFast-track your professional job searchMaintain your new jobExplore and plan for Self-EmploymentWorking with a Career CoachOur skilled Career Coaches are here to help you succeed! Services are available in different formats to suit your needs.On-Site: Come in and get in-person help from a Career Coach.Virtually: Work with your Career Coach by phone, video conference and email.Through Outreach: Career Coaches are available to assist job seekers at various locations throughout the Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows area.https://youtu.be/aoZy7EWBCuUAgenda?: 09:40 AM - 10:00 AMRegistrations?: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AMWelcome & Opening RemarksHost: WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge Business & Community Liaison?: 10:05 AM - 10:10 AMPanelist Introductions?: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM Introduction to SkilledTradesBC Apprenticeships?: 10:20 AM - 10:25 AMIntroduction to BCCWITT ?: 10:25 AM - 10:30 AMIntroduction to IronWorkers Local 97?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMInteractive Panel Discussion Host: WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge Business & Community Liaison?: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AMAudience Q&A?: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PMClosing Comments?: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PMInformal Networking ?: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PMEvent Ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maple-ridge/trades-trailblazers-women-in-trades-career-forum/100001983659240186 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Maple Ridge - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge - **lat**: 49.21957139999999 - **long**: -122.5997236 - **full address**: WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f3fdf19d8896ac8f2c092dababf28b9f52f0f5eb3b45fbdfc297a62712afce96-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773058698 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum being held? - **A:** Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum takes place on Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum? - **A:** Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum is organized by WorkBC Maple Ridge. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Trades Trailblazers: Women in Trades Career Forum", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f3fdf19d8896ac8f2c092dababf28b9f52f0f5eb3b45fbdfc297a62712afce96-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773058698", "startDate": "2026-03-17", "endDate": "2026-03-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-ridge/trades-trailblazers-women-in-trades-career-forum/100001983659240186", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "WorkBC Centre Maple Ridge", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "22470 Dewdney Trunk Road", "postalCode": "V2X 5Z6", "addressLocality": "Maple Ridge", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "49.21957139999999", "longitude": "-122.5997236" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Hear from women thriving in high‑demand trades - real stories, training info, and guidance to start your own future‑proof trades career", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-17", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-ridge/trades-trailblazers-women-in-trades-career-forum/100001983659240186" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-ridge/trades-trailblazers-women-in-trades-career-forum/100001983659240186", "price": 0, "name": "Job Seekers" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-ridge/trades-trailblazers-women-in-trades-career-forum/100001983659240186", "price": 0, "name": "Women in Trades - Apprentices only" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "WorkBC Maple Ridge", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/workbc-maple-ridge/23703188", "description": "WorkBC Maple Ridge is here to help you find your next job. 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