UNIFOR WOMEN’S SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS PROGRAM

Sisters of Local 707 (in Production),

Are you interested in the Skilled Trades?

The Unifor Women’s Skilled Trades and Technology Awareness Program in 2025.

• June 22-27, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025
• September 14-19, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025
• November 2-7, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025

at

the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin.

Also Note: Child care will be offered at this time.

HOWEVER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – (Includes CHILDCARE DEADLINE as well).

Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Note: Women from Local 707 who have previously taken this course in years past, are not eligible to participate in this program again.

The program is aimed to:

• Provide an understanding of new technologies and the impact these changes are having on the auto manufacturing sector;
• Develop strategies to overcome the perceived barriers when pursuing an apprenticeship.
• Build the union by raising awareness of our history with emphasis on the roles both the UAW/Unifor trades and women have had on our union, other Unifor women’s programs and, local union activities/campaigns.

To register, complete and sign the registration forms below (except for beige shaded area which is completed by the Local ) and email to vp1@uniforlocal707.ca or pass on to the Local 707 Union Hall prior to the indicated deadlines.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Vice President Dave Millar vp1@uniforlocal707.ca