91AV

91AV is CLOSED, Feb. 4, 2025

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30am — Camosun’s campuses are CLOSED on Feb. 4 due to heavy snowfall and challenging road conditions being reported throughout the region. All classes and services will be closed for the day.

Students and employees are encouraged to stay warm, keep safe and avoid travel if possible.

Please check the college website (camosun.ca) or follow the college on social media for the latest information:

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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Camosun Empowering Women in Trades

For female student (or plan on enrolling as a student) in a Red Seal apprenticeship trades program.

Award at a glance

Value

Educational costs

Type

Award

Open Date

February 1, 2025

Deadline

April 1, 2025

Eligibility

Full-time students

Donor

The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation Concert Properties The Washington Foundation The RBC Foundation

Award description

The Camosun Empowering Women in Trades initiative was generously established by The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, the Washington Foundation and the RBC Foundation in 2017 to support trades training opportunities for women seeking to complete Red Seal apprenticeships in trades such as welding, sheet metal, mechanical, and construction.

Support may be available to assist with:

  • Educational costs (tuition, student fees, books and supplies)
  • Living cost supports (including housing costs)
  • Transportation costs
  • Child care costs
  • Assistance with tools and protective equipment as needed for work
  • Mentorship

Criteria

To apply students must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be enrolled in a Red Seal trades program at 91AV
  • Be a female trade student (or plan on enrolling as a student)
  • Be able to demonstrate financial need

Application process

Please contact Jayna Wiewiorowski at wiewiorowskij@camosun.ca for more information and to apply.

Other support for women in trades:

Email for application

Questions

Please contact Karynn Scott at 250-370-3888 or scottk@camosun.ca for more information and to apply.

Other support for women in trades:

Thank you to our donor

The Camosun Empowering Women in Trades initiative was generously established by The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, the Washington Foundation and the RBC Foundation in 2017 to support trades training opportunities for women. This initiative is aimed to provide supports for eligible students throughout their Red Seal Apprenticeship Trades program.

woman in the shop

WITT

Camosun Women in Trades Training (WITT) offers sponsorship for eligible and selected women in their pursuit of becoming a tradesperson.

Women in Trades