Jill of All Trades™
Jill of All Trades™ is a day-long event to inspire young women in Grades 9-12 to pursue education and careers in skilled trades and apprenticeship. Jill of All Trades™ has been a tremendous success internationally. The event includes many hands-on workshops in the motive power, manufacturing, and construction trades sectors. Female mentors lead these workshops to help young women develop a better understanding of the potential of skilled trades’ careers.
Okanagan College will be hosting the next Jill of All Trades™ event Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at our Kelowna Campus.
Get ready to discovery Okanagan College's state-of-the-arts shops and facilities. Interact with industry professionals and join a series of workshops in several trades: Automotive Service Technician, Auto Body and Collision Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures and Mechanical, Carpenter, Culinary & Pastry Arts, Electrician, Heavy Duty Technician, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, and Welder.
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast and Registration
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Welcome Ceremony
9:45 am - 10:00 am
Group Photo/Team Leads
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Workshop #1
11:15 am - 11:30 am
Break/Candy Bar
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Workshop #2
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Industry Expo & Browsing Booths
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Workshop #3
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Closing Remarks and Raffle Draws
Contact your School District Career Coordinator or High School Counsellor for registration information. Seats are limited.
Parents/legal guardians are required to complete and submit the media consent and acknowledgement of risk form before the event.
Upcoming Jill of All Trades events:
Kelowna BC: April 28, 2026
Local Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors and donors who have contributed to this year's event!
Visit our sponsor and donor pages to learn more about diversity in trades and career opportunities.
2026 Platinum Sponsors
2026 Bronze Sponsors
2026 Event Donors
Find out more about Highstreets' $1-million gift to Okanagan College in the recent new release.
Contact / Questions
For more information or questions please contact Colette Martin at jillofalltrades@okanagan.bc.ca.