Annual scholarships help women pursue careers in trades and technology

In 2024, Hydro is again partnering with the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to offer scholarships for women pursuing careers in trades and technology.

Through this initiative, six (6) $1500 scholarships will be available for female students enrolling in one of the following programs to commence in September 2024:

Trades:

• Welder
• Carpenter
• Machinist
• Powerline Technician
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Construction/Industrial Electrician
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Technology:

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Systems Engineering Technology
• Power Engineering Technology
• Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Chemical Control Engineering Technology
• Environmental Engineering Technology

For full scholarship details, including eligibility, requirements and access to the application, visit https://wrdc.ca/news/trades-technology-scholarships-women/

Deadline for submission is August 9, 2024. Good luck to all applicants!