YWET Conferences

8th Annual Young Women
Exploring Trades Conference
November 21st, 2008 at Yukon College

What is it? A one-day conference at Yukon College for 120 grade 8 girls from Whitehorse and rural communities to provide hands-on experience with different trades in a fun and supportive environment.

Workshops: Workshops are 1 hour and 15 minutes long and are offered in these trades (subject to change):

• Aviation
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Glass Making
• Metal Sculpture
• Painting
• Plumbing

Each workshop is designed to produce something tangible for the girls to take away, to the extent practical. Each participant will take part in a total of three workshops.

If you want more information on this event, please contact Yukon Women in Trades and Technology (667-4441) or by email, patricia@yukonwitt.org