Stettler County will host a second ‘Young Women in Trades’ workshop this spring, aimed at encouraging local girls to explore careers in the skilled trades.
The two-day event first held in April 2025, brought eight students from Wm. E. Hay & the Outreach program to the County shop.
The workshop is organized in partnership with Careers: The Next Generation, a foundation that helps high school students secure internships in various industries.
Participants spent the first day learning about occupational health & safety requirements on a worksite, & were outfitted with steel toed boots & safety glasses they were able to take home.
The second day offered hands-on experiences, including welding, auto repair, firefighting & heavy machinery operation.
Students said the workshop opened their eyes to potential careers they had not previously considered.
A date has not yet been set, but coordinators noted that interest has spread throughout the school since holding the workshop last year.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
