NEW BOOTS LAUNCHED STEPW PROVINCIAL RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN J.D. IRVING, LIMITED TO SPONSOR 5 STUDENTS AND GUARANTEE JOBS TO THESE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2021
Are you a woman looking to make a career change and pursue a skilled trade but don’t know where to start?
SAINT JOHN, NB: New Boots: Progressing Women in the Trades, is launching a provincial recruitment campaign for participants for their Skilled Trades Exploration Program for Women (STEPW) for 2021.
In partnership with the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Branch (AOC) from the provincial department of Post-Secondary Education and Labour (PETL), STEPW provides training and career opportunities for women interested in pursuing a career in a skilled trade. STEPW is a 16 weeks exploration program where women will have the opportunity to explore specific skilled trades (at either an NBCC or CCNB campus) and receive safety and essential skills training. This great opportunity will be available to multiple groups in different locations across New Brunswick.
After successful completion of the program, the women will pursue their apprenticeship journey with a partner employer of STEPW. At this time, we are very excited and proud to have J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) as a confirmed sponsor of 5 women in the upcoming STEPW Program. The JDI participating companies which include: Custom Fabricators and Machinists (CFM), Gulf Operators, Universal Truck and Trailer (UTT), Sawmill and Woodlands.
Last year, JDI sponsored the first class of 9 women who completed their exploration program and were then welcomed with jobs at the company.
“New Boots is a wonderful partner with a proven program. We are pleased to support the class of 2021,” explained Linda Speedy, Vice President of Human Resources for J.D. Irving, Limited. “As a company we are committed to growing diversity in our workplace. Advancing opportunities for women in non-traditional roles like skilled trades is a priority and we know firsthand the passion and dedication each of the graduates brings to the job and their workplace team.”
Currently JDI employs 69 skilled tradeswomen in its operations and is committed to growing that number. Over the next three years, JDI forecasts hiring a total of 330 skilled trades in New Brunswick.
Interested in joining the class of 2021? Contact us before Nov. 30th at info@mapsws.ca or call (506)658-8282 for more information! Don’t miss out on a path towards a new and exciting career.
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| Jean MacDonald, Electrical Apprentice, NBSR
Class of 2019 |
Media Contact:
Hélène Savoie-Louis Mary Keith
Executive Director Vice President Communications
MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc. J.D. Irving, Limited
(506)658-8282 (506) 632-5122 office
Helene@mapsws.ca (506) 650-8209 cell