Working Towards Safer Skilled Trades and Technology Careers for all

YWITT is a community-led non-profit society based in Whitehorse, Yukon.

YWITT is located on the territory of the self-governing Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwatch’an Council.

Since its incorporation in August 2000, YWITT has been working as a feminist, community non-profit organization based in Whitehorse, Yukon to advance equity in trades and technology careers, while working alongside community partners to run programs and initiatives.

This includes experiential workshops, advocacy support, community-led research and policy work to facilitate awareness, education and action toward equity and inclusion in the trades and technology sectors.

Our Core Goals

  • 1.

    To see more women and gender diverse folks thrive in the trades

  • 2.

    To build a more equitable, inclusive, compassionate & safer trades environment.

  • 3.

    To mobilize a strong, supportive trades community, and equip them with the skills & confidence they need to make positive change.

The support you need: at every stage.

We want to see more women and gender diverse folks thrive in the trades in the Yukon.