A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It’s officially Spring and that means construction work will be ramping up across Canada. Your skills are needed on job sites! Check the job board for new opportunities, explore career resources on our website, and reach out to your Advisor for personalized support. This April, H2H will be reaching out to our members for a quick survey. Your answers will help us learn more ways to support Veterans, military members, and their families in their skilled trades careers. Keep an eye out for a text from us! Thank you for being a part of H2H. Have a great month! Jim CAREER CORNER Welding Foundations Program Are you interested in a career as a welder within the Skilled Trades in BC? The United Association, Piping Industry College of BC is offering the Welding Foundations program. Duration: 28-weeks Location: Delta, Fort St. John, and Houston campuses Materials: Required textbooks are provided to participants Requirements: Minimum Grade 10 education Intake is subject to current scheduling and seat availability. To learn more, send us an email. Apply now! Mobile Crane Apprenticeship Opportunities Are you interested in a career as a Mobile crane operator? International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 in Edmonton, AB is opening its Mobile Crane training intake and is proud to offer a custom pathway for Veterans and military families. Start date: April 20, 2026 Duration: 7-weeks Location: IUOE Local 955 – Edmonton, AB Availability: Intake is open to qualified applicants with 4 of the 8 available seats specifically reserved for Helmets to Hardhats candidates. Eligible members may be able to utilize the Education Training Benefit or Voc Rehab programs to cover the tuition. To learn more, send us an email. Apply Now! INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY OAWA Virtual Workshops: From Resume to Red Seal The Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) in Alberta is offering a three-part virtual workshop to help you level up your trades career! Session 1: Resume Building and Job Search Strategies – May 12, 2026 Session 2: Trade Certifications – July 2026 Session 3: Red Seal Ready Exam Preparations – October 2026 Registration for Session 1 opens on April 27. Open to tradeswomen in Alberta. Learn more! MARCH HIGHLIGHTS Celebrating Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day March was a time to celebrate the talent, achievements, and vast potential of women. This month kicked off with Women in Construction Week from March 2-8, marked by International Women’s Day on March 8. Kyla, Dave, and H2H member Jennifer went to the 8th annual Nichola Goddard Women in Leadership series together. This event supports The Captain Nichola Goddard Fund, honouring the life and leadership of Canada’s first female soldier to die in combat. Captain Goddard continues to support service women, Veterans and family members through this legacy. Kyla and Sable attended Build A Dream’s Power & Purpose Summit in Toronto. This event empowered women in the skilled trades and other STEM industries to embrace their leadership skills while discussing important changes that would help these industries become more welcoming and inclusive. Tony was at the Women Building Futures event in Edmonton. This was a great event to end the month, reinforcing that women have strong futures in the building trades industry and inclusion is a year-round effort. We all play a part in creating a workforce that’s safe, respectful, and diverse! These events highlighted the leadership, strength, resilience, and skill of women across the military and trades communities. Honouring the 35th Anniversary of the End of the Gulf War On behalf of H2H Canada, Pat attended the ceremony in Ottawa commemorating the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Persian Gulf War. More than 4,000 Canadians served in the Persian Gulf region in 1990–91 as part of an international coalition that aimed to remove the invading forces of Iraq from Kuwait. This was the first conflict where Canadian women played an active combat role. We remember their service and sacrifices. Local Connections: Visiting IUEC Local 96 It was a pleasure for Pat and Normand to visit IUEC Local 96 in Ottawa this month! This local is 330 members strong and is doing some impressive work in the National Capital Region, from Gatineau to Belleville. Here are a few highlights from their visit: In-House Excellence: All training, including their comprehensive 24-hour safety program, is conducted right at their facility. High-Tech Learning: They are utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) equipment to train members on safety and scaffolding in a cutting-edge environment. Diversity in Trades: Proud to see women represented within the local’s membership! Safety First: As they say in the trade, “What goes up, must come down… safely!” A huge thank you to Daniel, Senior Business Representative, for hosting us and providing such an incredible tour of their facilities! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Here’s where the H2H team will be next month! April 11 – Legion Connect, Cambridge ON April 21 – Transition Unit, Trenton ON April 21-23 – Build a Dream, Sudbury ON April 24-26 – Veteran Connection, Valcartier QC April 28 – Building Retention, Fredericton NB April 27-29 – CBTU Conference, Gatineau QC MARCH BY THE NUMBERS H2H Registered: 25 Veterans and Military 4 Dependants 1 Cadet 7 Employers CONNECT WITH H2H At Helmets to Hardhats, we’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career in the skilled trades. We want to stay connected and support you! Explore new opportunities on our Job Board and access career resources like tools, training, and guidance. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest news. Check out success stories from Veterans and military members who found careers through H2H. Reach out to us to share your story! Reach out to our support email for personalized assistance. This month’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by: Union Power Insurance Brokers Thank you for your support! Find out more about Union Power Insurance Brokers. |
