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Congratulations to Tradeswomen, Inc. board member Julina Bonilla for her new role as Port of Oakland's newly-created position, Workforce Development Manager in its Social Responsibility Division. Ms. Bonilla is primarily responsible for managing a workforce development program that gives local residents access to Port-related employment opportunities. https://bit.ly/2wkHcF9 #PortofOakland #JulinaBonilla #workforcedevelopment #jobs

The following organizations will be accepting Apprenticeship Applications: Sheet Metal Local 104 (Special signup April 3 and 17, 2018. Math test will be given day of signup) Central Valley - Motherlod Plumbers, Pipe & Refrigeration Fitters JATC - April 4, 2018 (ONE DAY ONLY)... San Mateo Electrical JATC Inside Wireman (April 16 through April 30, 2018) Ventura County Electricial JATC (April 17, 2018 LAST DAY) San Joaquin Valley Automotive Trades JATC CAT Dealer Equipment Apprentice Program (May 15, 2018) U.A. Local 38 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (May 29, 2018 through June 6, 2018) Tradeswomen Inc. welcomes women from all over the Bay Area to attend these workshops. WWW.TRADESWOMEN.ORG SAVE THE DATE: TRADESWOMEN INC. FALL CELEBRATION Friday - September 21, 2018 Alameda County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust 14600 Catalina Street San Leandro, CA 94577 SAVE THE DATE: WOMEN BUILD NATIONS October 12-14, 2018 Seattle, Washington Bay Area Women Build Career Fair Report https://youthradio.org/n/article/getting-girls-into-trades/

ENTRY TO APPRENTICESHIP WORKSHOP Wednesday, January 17, 2018 6:00 to 8:00 PM (PLEASE BE ON TIME) at... Tradeswomen Inc. Offices: 337 17th Street, Suite 207 Oakland (near 19th Street BART) The Entry to Apprenticeship workshop will focus on Bay Area list trades opening soon. For example the plumbers,bricklayers, laborers and electricians are list trades that have very limited application dates, some are only once a year. For more details on these openings visit our website at www.tradeswomen.org Apprenticeships, the best start to a construction career, are Earn While You Learn programs that allow you to work and get paid while you learn your trade during the day and take classes nights or weekends. These are great careers for women! Tradeswomen Inc. will have specific information about upcoming opportunities in the List trades, the Hunt trades, and related trades careers such as machinists and utilities positions. Some craft apprenticeships are only open for application a few days a year and require qualifying tests to be considered for entry into the trade. Electricians, Operating Engineers, Plumbers/Fitters, and Sheet Metal are List trades. Most apprenticeships require entrants to have basic math and English skills, HS diploma or GED, physical ability to do manual labor, access to reliable transportation and to be drug free. You must be ready in advance! Come to our workshop and learn more! Tradeswomen Inc. welcomes women from all over the Bay Area to attend these workshops.

Please come and support this awesome event honoring our sister and supporters. Honorees: -Vicki O’Leary District Representative Safety/Diversity Ironworkers International & Chair of NABTU Women in Trades Committee... -Juanita Douglas Former member Carpenters Local 22 Retired surveyor, Operating Engineers Local 3 -Bridget Hall Executive Board Member, IBEW Local 595 Apprenticeship Trustee Susie Suafa’i Advocate’s Award Judith Kurtz Former managing attorney, Equal Rights Advocates Friday September 22, 2017 (6:30 9:30 p.m.) Zero Net Energy Center Alameda County Electrical JATC 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro

Save the dates: October 12-15 https://www.facebook.com/events/699895606864105/?ti=icl

TRADESWOMEN INC. FALL CELEBRATION Save the date: September 22, 2017 @ Zero Net Energy Center 14600 Catalina Street - San Leandro, CA 94577

Save the date: Friday June 2

Tradeswomen meet-up, tomorrrow. 3/18, 3-7 pm. Come join us for fun and fellowship at the broken rack in Emeryville, California 5768 Peladeau St, Emeryville, CA 94608 https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Tradeswomen-Me//238032147/

WOMEN'S MARCH of Oakland (RAIN OR SHINE) The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. When: Saturday, January 21, 2017... Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Buddhist Church of Oakland 825 Jackson Street (across from Madison Park, between 8th & 9th on Jackson St.) Oakland, CA 94607 See more

This Saturday, Tradeswomen Inc. will have a contingent.