TRADESWORKER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Workshop Descriptions

Skills for Leadership Development: There are many ways to be a leader in the trades! This panel will highlight a variety of leadership pathways and discuss what steps tradeswomen have taken to get into those roles.

Essential Skills in Crisis De-Escalation: This workshop from the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership (CSPP) is designed to teach construction professionals the skills of de-escalating a mental health crisis and how to self-regulate during stressful situations. We focus on regulating, relating, and reasoning with someone in an elevated state and provide healthy coping strategies for dealing with trauma and stress.

Strategies for Effective Communication on the Jobsite: Learn how to break the ice on a jobsite and feel more comfortable approaching people. Learn how and when to speak up for yourself, and gain strategies to confidently advocate for what you need.

Mentorship: How to Kickstart a Mentorship Program: Mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional development, and an effective mentorship program can help retain women in the trades. This workshop is designed to equip you with the skills, strategies, and framework you need to start a successful mentorship program.

Parliamentary Procedure: Rules for Union Meetings and How to Use Them: Have you wanted to understand how union meetings work? Join this workshop to understand the nuts and bolts of the parliamentary process so you can confidently participate in your meetings and advocate for your cause!