
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.