Friday, December 19, 2025 Breaking Barriers for Northern Tradeswomen CLAC’s SWIT program is connecting northern Ontario women with mentorship and career support in the skilled trades Blogs National A national program helping women enter and thrive in the skilled trades is making new inroads in northern Ontario. CLAC’s Supporting Women In Trades (SWIT) initiative, launched in 2024, is expanding awareness of its free, remote services designed to support women in isolated regions where access to career and mentorship resources can be limited. From resume help and apprenticeship guidance to one-on-one coaching and job connections, SWIT “meets women where they’re at,” offering personalized support for tradeswomen at every stage of their careers. Read more about how SWIT is helping build community and opportunity for northern Ontario tradeswomen on the Northern Ontario Business website. Jessie Cook, a heavy equipment operator, invites young tradeswomen to follow her journey on her Instagram account, @clac_jessie, featured on the Supporting Women in Trades page of the CLAC website. Previous Next You might be interested in Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026