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Training & Events

Register for our free leadership and mental health training for Ontario tradeswomen. 
  • Multiple Dates
    OBCT Skilled Trades Information Session
    Mon, Dec 04
    Dec 04, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Information Session
    Dec 04, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Information Session
    Are you considering a career in the skilled trades? Join us on the 1st Monday of the month to talk directly with working tradeswomen who know the industry and can answer any questions you may have.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mental Health First Aid Standard Virtual (self-directed + virtual classroom)
    Sat, Dec 09
    Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – Dec 16, 2023, 12:30 p.m.
    Virtual Classroom
    Dec 09, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – Dec 16, 2023, 12:30 p.m.
    Virtual Classroom
    Participants will learn and practice social interactive skills and develop confidence in personal abilities to help themselves and others while on and off the job. Mental Health First Aid Canada is an evidence-based program of The Mental Health Commission of Canada.
  • Multiple Dates
    Refresher: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Series - Level 2
    Wed, Dec 13
    Dec 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Training
    Dec 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Training
    Participants will learn how to get up and speak in front of a room full of people, a television camera or on social media.
  • Multiple Dates
    Owning The Room - Confidence Building For All Settings
    Wed, Jan 10
    Jan 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Jan 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Virtual Training
    Jan 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Jan 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
    Virtual Training
    Learn tips and technique to build your confidence in any situation.
  • Multiple Dates
    OBCTradeswomen Committee
    Mon, Jan 15
    Jan 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Online Committee
    Jan 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Online Committee
    Join us every month for the OBCTradeswomen committee meeting. Meeting details below
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Series - Level 1
    Wed, Jan 24
    Jan 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Virtual Training
    Jan 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Virtual Training
    Participants will learn how to get up and speak in front of a room full of people, a television camera or on social media.
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Series - Level 2
    Wed, Feb 07
    Feb 07, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Training
    Feb 07, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Training
    Participants will learn how to get up and speak in front of a room full of people, a television camera or on social media.
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Series - Level 3
    Wed, Feb 21
    Feb 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Training
    Feb 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
    Virtual Training
    Participants will learn how to get up and speak in front of a room full of people, a television camera or on social media.
  • Running A Good Meeting
    Wed, Mar 06
    Mar 06, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Virtual Training
    Mar 06, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Virtual Training
    Like it or not, Meetings are a big part of work and volunteer life. Doing them well will save you time, help you achieve your goals, and will make you a hero with everyone else who is meeting weary! Bring your dinner and join us for this two hour session. Featuring 'Robert's Rules'.
  • #International Women's Day Poster Exhibit 2024
    Time is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    The Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen, Mohawk College Graphic Design Students, and the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre are partnering together again to create individual skilled trades posters featuring Ontario tradeswomen for International Women's Day 2024.
  • Joint Health and Safety Training
    Time is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Virtual Training
    Time is TBD
    Virtual Training
    The Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen is currently looking for interested participants to take part in the Joint Health and Safety Training program.
  • OBCT 2021 Workshop
    On-demand Steaming
    On-demand Steaming
    Video on demand
    On-demand Steaming
    Video on demand
    OBCT Workshop that took place on October 13th at the 64th Annual Convention of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario. The workshop was presented by Outreach & Development Specialist Kat Williams from the Worker's Arts and Heritage Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
All training is funded for via the Skills Development Fund by the Government of Ontario. As such, all training participants must complete and submit the Skills Development Fund Participant Registration
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