Quesnel youth are getting the opportunity to explore a career in the trades during this spring break.
Led by Red Seal electrician, Lisa Scott, the free-of-charge Young Women in Trades and Indigenous Youth in Trades camps are open to participants aged 10-13.
Scott brings 21 years of professional experience to the camp as she built a rewarding career and stable life for herself and her son.
“Being a single mom at a young age, I thought this could be a great career path that I wanted to pursue and create a better life for my son and I.”
She made an appointment at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) to ask about the trades and get more information. Following a few conversations with the college and a friend, she decided to pick electrical.
She now has her Red Seal and has committed her time to promoting and supporting the trades through a number of organizations and committees.
Recognizing that young women and Indigenous communities typically don’t encounter opportunities to receive trades-related career exposure, Scott developed this Spring’s Young Women in Trades and Indigenous Youth in Trades camps, following successful trade summer camps in 2022.
“It’s really great to see the pride the students show when building their projects,” added Scott. “It’s fun to watch them develop these skills and confidence and watch what they have completed. Sometimes, it’s hard to pull them away from the projects that they are working on as they are so engaged when it’s time to break for lunch.”
For further information and the camp application package, please contact Lisa Scott at lisa@constructionfoundation.ca.
