For Richard Cole, a senior project manager for TC Energy in Charleston, W.Va., his father’s footsteps led him straight into the pipeline industry.

She’s one of a growing number of females working in the skilled trades. Camillia Smith is a great example of why we are celebrating our diversity this week in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8.

On June 23, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED)! This day celebrates the amazing work that women engineers are doing around the world. This year’s theme is engineering heroes. We recognize INWED as part of our commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace.  

During Women in Construction Week, check out Ila Roan’s story and video, whose success as a heavy equipment operator has inspired her daughter to pick up the same trade!

Trade Winds to Success’ pre-apprenticeship trades program provides life-changing opportunities to Indigenous students.

We recognize that military veterans bring a lot of transferrable skills to civilian employers. Brandy Manke and Rob MacLeod are two TransCanada employees who have brought their military skills to civilian life. Read their stories.

Tiara Goodswimmer graduated from Women Building Futures’ (WBF) Journeywoman Start program at arguably one of the worst times possible this year – in March, just after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared – but bad timing hasn’t stopped her. Although her graduation and job interviews were cancelled due to social distancing, she still quickly found work on a construction site. Tiara is now looking forward to starting a new job at the end of June as an electrical labourer in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, with plans to go back to school to become a journeywoman electrician.

Our students’ and interns’ curious minds and fresh perspectives inspire us yearly.

When you hear of Plato, you might think back to the innovative philosopher of Ancient Greece who created the first university in the world. In the Information Technology (IT) world; however, PLATO is an Indigenous Software Testing company that develops and employs Indigenous software testers across Canada, providing rewarding and sustainable careers in remote communities.