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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

February 5, 2025

The application for GETT Try-A-Trade® Take-Out is now closed. Check out our Try-A-Trade® Take-Out kits for our other activities!

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 30 students to complete all 4 activities.

Teachers can apply to receive the kits by completing a short application found on this page on February 5th from 8:30am-12:30pm. 10 schools across Alberta will be chosen based on the submitted application and needs across the province. Kits will be shipped to schools in February.

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.

Learn more about the Skills Alberta Competition