November 3 2026: Women Who Build - Real Stories, Career Paths & Opportunities in the Traded

November 3, 2026, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

John D. Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham

Free event.

Build Your Future. Break Barriers. Explore the Trades.

*Please note that that this panel discussion will occur during the Education and Training Fair event.

Did you know that Chatham-Kent and Ontario continue to experience significant skilled trades labour shortages?

At the same time, women remain underrepresented in many skilled trades occupations, despite the growing demand for talented workers. Many women face barriers to entering and remaining in the trades, including limited awareness of career pathways, lack of female mentors and role models, financial challenges, and difficulty accessing industry networks and apprenticeship opportunities.

Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s CKJobs and Community Attraction and Promotion for an inspiring and informative Women in Trades Live Panel Discussion, designed to connect women with real career opportunities, industry professionals, employers, and training resources.

Hear directly from local women who have built successful careers in skilled trades and non-traditional occupations. Through candid conversations and personal stories, our panelists will share their career journeys, challenges they’ve overcome, lessons they’ve learned, and advice for women considering a future in the trades.

Whether you’re a student, job seeker, career changer, parent, educator, or simply curious about the opportunities available, this event will provide valuable insights into some of the region’s most in-demand careers.

If you’ve ever considered a career in the trades or want to learn more about the opportunities available, this event is for you.

Learn more or reserve your seat: Women Who Build: Real Stories, Career Paths & Opportunities in the Trades - Chatham-Kent Jobs