Connect Her: Make a Trade Connection
School of Trades and Apprenticeship - Conestoga College
Project Overview
This project highlights the Connect Her Program at Conestoga College, an initiative designed to support women entering the skilled trades. The video focuses on how the program creates accessible pathways through mentorship, hands-on training, and a women-focused learning environment. It documents participants as they build practical skills while gaining exposure to new career options in the trades.
Through participant interviews, the video explores the role of mentorship and peer support in developing confidence. It captures how learning alongside others with similar experiences fosters a sense of belonging and encourages continued growth. The project also emphasizes how the program helps participants define future education and career goals within the skilled trades.
Client
Conestoga College - School of Trades & Apprenticeship
Services
Project Coordination
Directing & Shooting
Video Editing
Credits
Project Lead: Kelly Stedman
Outcomes
The final piece communicates the program’s impact through firsthand perspectives, showing how targeted support can reduce barriers to entry. It positions the Connect Her Program as a practical model for increasing participation in the trades while encouraging other women and girls to consider similar paths.