Jill of All Trades is a day-long event led by female mentors to inspire young women in Grades 9 through 12 to pursue careers in the Skilled Trades. Participants will experience a fun-filled day of practical, in-the-shop sessions.

Be ready to see the BCIT facilities, interact with industry professionals, and join a series of workshops in several disciplines that include among others: Ironworking, Sheet Metal, CNC Machinist, Industrial Instrumentation, Joinery, and Motorcycle Technician.

Safety Information

Participants will be required to wear long pants (no sweatpants, yoga pants, or shorts) and closed toed shoes (runners or sneakers) – no ballet flats or sandals of any kind. BCIT will provide safety glasses and steel toe caps for use in the shops.

Parents/legal guardians are required to complete and submit the media consent and acknowledgement of risk form before the event.

Event Schedule

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
BCIT Burnaby Campus – SE2 Great Hall
8:00am – 8:30am  Arrival / Check-in / Buffet Breakfast
8:30am – 8:45am  Welcome and Shop Safety
9:00am – 1:20pm  Workshops – Try Three Different Skilled Trades
1:20pm – 1:50pm  Lunch Provided
2:00pm – 2:55pm  Guest Speaker Cassidy Mceown from ‘Rust Valley Restorers’
2:55pm – 3:00pm Closing Remarks – Door Prizes – Swag Gifts
3:00pm – 3:15pm  Group Photo
3:30pm  Departure