b'WCA NEWSachieving equal participation in thethat women make up only 12 per centspeaking out and asking what they can economy, and that gender equality isof the construction workforcefour perdo to help.one of the most effective ways to buildcent if you look only at tradeswomen,To cap off the evening, Gervais invited healthier, more prosperous and moreGervais went on to say.inclusive communities. attendees to raise their glasses to not MWC has been paving a way for womenAnd while the statistics might not showonly MWC and 10 incredible years,in Manitoba construction since 2014,the full impact MWC is making, MWCsbut to the women who continue to providing a voice and community forchair says that women are being heardbreak barriers.women in the industry and a place forand are seeing support like neverWOMEN. Ill repeat that: WOMEN! support, education and mentorship. before from all corners of the industry. she emphasized. Take tonight to truly Over the last 10 years, MWC has grownWhile the burden of changing thecelebrate all that youve achieved in this to holding professional developmentindustry has previously remained solelyindustry, from helping to put roofs over events with 150+ people, which iswith women, MWC is seeing an increaseheads to [earning] the cheques that put especially significant when you factor inin male allies and company CEOsfood on the table. Cheers!Issue 1 | Spring Edition | 2024 BUILD MANITOBA 17'