OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the program are to:
- introduce girls to in-demand trades and technologies careers
- increase girls' knowledge of how to research a technology or trades career
- demonstrate to girls the value of taking science, math, technology and trades courses to keep all their career options open
- highlight the importance of career planning
- demonstrate how career choices affect one's future
- provide positive interactions with female role models working or training in trades and technology careers
- introduce girls to basic skills related to trades and technology work through hands-on activities
- encourage teachers to use female role models in career exploration and planning programs
- increase girls' knowledge of apprenticeship programs and other post-secondary training opportunities
- stimulate discussion about trades and technology careers for girls in school, at home, and in the community
- act as a catalyst for ongoing community partnerships between teachers, parents, female role models, training providers, educators, school boards, aboriginal boards of education, businesses, unions, government, and associations
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