Girls Exploring Trades & Technologies
The Girls Exploring Trades & Technologies (GETT) program is a celebration of women in trade and technology careers. Throughout the GETT program, high school girls will gain a new perspective and be motivated to open their minds to the diverse career paths available to them.
GETT in the Classroom
Students will get the chance to test-drive careers and learn new skills through 4 different hands-on Try-A-Trade® Take-Out kits. Kits focus on careers in Sheet Metal, Woodworking, Aesthetics, and Refrigeration and include instructions and female-led tutorial videos. Each kit will include necessary materials and safety equipment for 25 students to complete all 4 activities.
Teachers can apply to receive the kits by completing a short application form that we will post on our website in early 2025. 10 schools across Alberta will be chosen based on the submitted application and needs across the province.
GETT Gathering
May 8, 2025 (8:30am-2:30pm)
Held in conjunction with the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, the GETT Gathering allows participants to meet with Industry Influencers – certified tradeswomen, apprentices and technology experts that have pursued non-traditional careers. This interactive, inspirational day includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, team activities, tours of the competition, Try-A-Trades® and much more.
We provide a bus subsidy to help offset the costs of attending the GETT Gathering for schools that bring 15 students or more. The subsidy can be applied for through a form link that will be emailed to you after attending the GETT Gathering. Subsidy amounts are based on the total kilometers of your trip:
- 0-99KMS = $100/bus
- 100-250KMS = $200/bus
- Over 250KMS = $400/bus
Registration for the GETT Gathering opens January 15th, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $45/student.
