Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Empowering Women to Lead Program We are thrilled to announce the launch of CASP/CLAC’s new national Empowering Women to Lead program, designed specifically for women in the skilled trades seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities Newsletters Alberta Local 63 BC Local 68 Manitoba Local 152 Ontario Construction Saskatchewan Local 151 This program aims to equip participants with essential skills to excel in their roles and foster positive change within their workplaces. It is being offered in partnership between CASP, CLAC Training, and CLAC’s SWiT Committee. Program Summary Participants will have the opportunity to delve into various aspects of leadership, including creating safer and more inclusive work environments, enhancing communication skills, mitigating disruptive conflicts, boosting productivity, and serving as men-tors to advocate for other women in the skilled trades. Program Overview The program is comprised of four elements, totaling 30 to 35 hours over four months. Participants should expect to dedicate approximately half a day of virtual, instructor-led training every two weeks. • Element 1 – Leadership Training (20 hours): Complete CLAC’s Supervisor Micro-Certification Program (SMCP) • Element 2 – Self-Awareness and Personal Development Assessment and Coaching (two to three hours) • Element 3 – Supporting Psychologically Safe Work-places (8 to 10 hours – Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] virtual/blended) • Element 4 – Program Mentorship and Capstone Leader-ship Development Exercise (approximately three hours Program Outcomes Upon completing all elements, participants will receive the following: • SMCP certification • MHFA certification • Personalized assessment report and access to an online coaching platform • CCA Gold Seal Education Credits • and more! Who Should Take This Program? • New or experienced construction supervisors, fore-persons, lead hands • Women displaying strong leadership potential • Union stewards • Health and safety representatives • Apprentice trainers and mentors How to Register Interested individuals, particularly women or gender-diverse individuals, are encouraged to apply for the program with the approval and support of their employer, including arrangements for time off work and wage support. Due to high demand, interested parties are invited to submit ex-pressions of interest for consideration. Interested members can visit clac.ca/empoweringwomen for more information and to request registration. Course Dates Cohorts are scheduled through the year. Please register and we will provide you more details on your next cohort! Course Cost • CLAC members: free for members working in the skilled trades • Public: $1,450 Register Today! Go to clac.ca/empoweringwomen to learn more and to register. Previous Next You might be interested in Ledcor CMS Services Employees Ratify New Agreement 7 Feb 2025 Will I Have Enough? 7 Feb 2025 Supporting Their Essential Service: Construction Workers, Volunteer Firefighters, and Healthcare Workers 6 Feb 2025 Managing Change 6 Feb 2025