Youth Initiatives

Girls Exploring Trades and Technology

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Girls Exploring Trades and Technology introduces girls ages 12-14 to applied skills and technology careers and encourages them to consider a variety of career choices. The Girls Exploring Trades and Technology summer camp reinforces the importance of taking science, advanced math subjects and industrial arts in high school by stressing the impact those subjects have on career decisions.

This age is an important time for girls because they begin to make course decisions that affect future career choices. Girls Exploring Trades and Technology offers participants a unique opportunity to consider a variety of careers in an active, enjoyable summer camp program. There is no cost for participants.

Goals

The Girls Exploring Trades and Technology camp program intends to:

  • Introduce girls to non-traditional trades career choices in a fun-filled and supportive camp.
  • Develop an awareness of the importance of course choices at the high school level.
  • Promote the importance of career awareness and participation.
  • Foster an appreciation of physical fitness and strength needed in all occupations.
  • Introduce participants to women actively engaged in a variety of occupations.

Camp Dates and Location

Dates

Camp 1: July 4-7, 2023
Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Camp 2: July 10-13, 2023
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Location

Red River College Polytechnic
2055 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9

Cost

Free! Lunch and snacks, plus all materials and equipment will be provided at no cost.

Accommodations / Transportation

Important: This is a day camp only and Red River College Polytechnic does not supply accommodations or transportation for campers.

All accommodations in Winnipeg as well as transportation to and from the camp daily is the responsibility of the camper and her parent/guardian.

Additional Information

For more information on the camp, please contact:

Christina Lambert
Email: clambert@rrc.ca
Phone: 204-632-2067

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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