At Tools to Empower is to provide skills and support for success in Trades and STEM fields, fostering community and sustainability. We're committed to inclusivity, ensuring everyone has the tools to thrive.
Tools to Empower originated from a memorable 2022 event with Girl Guides Canada, where young girls engaged in a hands-on activity of building wind chimes. This experience ignited a shared passion among us for encouraging individuals to explore the skilled trades and STEM. Recognizing the positive impact and potential of such initiatives, we decided to formalize our efforts as a non-profit organization. A year later, we united our resources, knowledge, and enthusiasm to establish "Tools to Empower," a non-profit organization in 2023 dedicated to providing opportunities and support for youth to develop practical skills in the skilled trades/STEM and pursue rewarding careers in those fields.
We want to equip as many individuals as possible with hands-on experience while exploring a variety of different opportunities, including those in agriculture. Through our programs and events, we aim to provide practical skills and knowledge that will inspire and empower participants to pursue careers in the skilled trades and agricultural fields.
Laura is a Red Seal Welder and Fabricator currently pursuing a new trade apprenticing as a heavy duty mechanic.
Kendra is a second year electrical apprentice, as well as Regional Trades Representative.
Natasha is steamfitter with UA Local 170, a level 2 welder and Community Support Worker. She also, sits on the executive board for Build Together BC and is a Regional Trades Representative.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded, traditional lands of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Sechelt and Squamish Nations of the Coast Salish peoples. We are grateful to the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island who have cared for these lands since time immemorial.
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