MEDIA ADVISORIES
“Skills Work for Women®!”
“Skills Work for Women®!”
Skills Canada NL helps young women see their potential in non-traditional careers
Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador would like to advise media of the following:
EVENT: Skills Work for Women Conference
WHEN: Thursday, March 15th 2012
9:30am-2:00pm
(*Best time for photos, 9:30-11:00)
WHERE: College of the North Atlantic, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus
Contact: Melissa Halford (Communications Coordinator)
709-631-9570 (cell)
709-739-4172 (office - St. John's)
melissah@skillscanada.com
BACKGROUND:
Skills Work for Women® Conferences encourage school-aged females to consider careers in male-dominated trades and technologies. Through hands-on Try-A-Trade® demonstrations and discussions with female mentors, these conferences help young women learn about the non-traditional job opportunities available to them. These conferences have been offered across the province since 2001 and are delivered by Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador.
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For more information contact Melissa Halford
709-739-4172 (office) / 709-631-9570 (cell)
