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Growing Connections Site Visit
06/07/2012

The ETC2 project went on a site visit to 'Growing Connections'.

Extending Positive Relations
25/05/2012

New OCR Level 2 Course Commences May 2012

WOMEN'STEC Awards 2012
29/03/2012

WOMEN'STEC held their annual awards event on the 28th March at The Lansdowne Hotel, Belfast.

Free Bus Tours
22/02/2012

There will be a bus tour that celebrates women's history of Belfast running over the week of International Women's week.

International Women’s Day
22/02/2012

Last year we had a great rally with lots of banners, music, drumming and singing on our march through the city.

ROW'S on site with Habitat for Humanity
22/02/2012

Everyone had a great time on site at Templemore Avenue in Belfast. The site is a Habitat for Humanity row of houses, which is built through a voluntary contribution from all over NI.

OFMDFM Visit
21/02/2012

Junior Ministers, Jonathan Bell and Martina Anderson were given a tour of the WOMEN'STEC premises.

EGSA Information Session
15/02/2012

The EGSA information session on Thursday 9th February was well attended.

ETC Project - First Aid Training Event
15/02/2012

The First Aid Training event on Tuesday 7th February was excellent.

Extending Positive Relations
07/11/2011

The Rainbow Project held a workshop at WOMEN'STEC on Friday as part of the OCR Level 3 Peace and Reconciliation course.

ROW'S Garden
21/10/2011

We are now recruiting for the ROW’S garden project funded by the Big Lottery. It is a three month programme that will fast track women on basic DIY skills.

ROW's Garden
26/09/2011

We are now recruiting for a new project that will fast track your trade skills so you can work with a team of women, delivering trades jobs.

Nine Women Successfully Complete the OCR Level 2 in Reconciliation
06/09/2011

This was an 8 week course where the students looked at conflict, different styles of conflict and ways to transform conflict.

TRADESWOMEN NI DIY Masterclass Workshops
06/09/2011

Tradeswomen NI are running a DIY Master Class Workshop on Tuesday 4th October. They are from 6-9 pm and cost £20. If you are interested contact Helen Crickard Tel: 028 9074 9810 or Email: helen@womenstec.com

TRADESWOMEN NI DIY Masterclass Workshops
30/08/2011

Tradeswomen NI is running a DIY Masterclass Workshop the first Tuesday in every month

Social Economy Conference
22/04/2011

Helen Crickard spoke at the event on the value of non-traditional skills training for women.

WOMEN'STEC Awards 2011
22/04/2011

WOMEN'STEC held their awards event on the 31st March at Belfast Castle

Christmas Craft Fun Days
18/11/2010

In the run up to Christmas WOMEN'STEC have organised Christmas Craft Fun Days

WOMEN'STEC Regional Finalists at the National Training Awards
09/11/2010

Congratulation to WOMEN'STEC who were Regional finalists at the National Training Awards

The National Training Awards - Update
14/09/2010

WOMEN'STEC are on the second stage of the National Training Awards (NTA) competition 2010.

Building Positive Relations Networking Event
20/08/2010

WOMEN’STEC hosted a networking event on Thursday 19th August, as part of the BPR project. A group of women from Derry visited students from WOMEN’STEC in a fun and relaxed environment.

Sisters Are Building It For Themselves
03/08/2010

WOMEN'STEC is celebrating bringing North Belfast women together to explore similarities and respect differences in their culture, religion and life experiences.

Big Build 2010
07/07/2010

Habitat for Humanity are building houses in Belfast (Madrid Street) and WOMEN'STEC were lucky enough to be offered a day working on site.

Celebration of Student Achievements
07/07/2010

On 31st March WOMEN'STEC combined their AGM with a celebration recognising the achievements of students who are participating in the ETC (Extending Training in the Community) programme.

Staff News
07/07/2010

Lastest staff news at WOMEN'STEC

The National Training Awards
07/07/2010

WOMEN'STEC are on the second stage of the National Training Awards (NTA) competition 2010.

WOMEN'STEC Awards 2010
07/07/2010

WOMEN'STEC held their annual awards night on the 10th June at The Edge, Belfast.

Celebration of International Women’s Day
02/04/2010

As part of the International Women's Day Celebrations on Monday 8th March, WOMEN'STEC staff and students particicpated in two different events.

Young Women's Conference
15/03/2010

WOMEN'STEC deliver trade sampling sessions at the fourth Young Women’s Inspirational Conference held by TWN at the Waterfront Hall.

WOMEN'TEC project nominated for AONTAS STAR Award
09/02/2010

The ETC (Extending Training in the Community) Project was nominated for an AONTAS STAR Award

Big Build Romania 2009
04/12/2009

The Big Build to Romania was a group of 250 volunteers from everywhere in NI with a mission to build 10 houses in one week.

Free Courses at WOMEN'STEC
27/11/2009

WOMEN'STEC is offering an exciting new programme for women in North Belfast.

Women prove themselves in 'non-traditional' jobs
19/11/2009

This article featuring Ciara Walls (Plumber) and Angela Harper (Joiner) appeared in the Irish News November 2009.

Equality Commission Welcomes The Princess Royal to Equality House
15/11/2009

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has attended a reception at Equality House in Belfast, marking the tenth anniversary of the foundation of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

TWN hosts Peace III Networking Event in Omagh
13/11/2009

Friday 6th November saw TWN host a networking event in Omagh attended by all 23 RPMA’s and Women into Politics.

Construction Skills Conference - London
15/10/2009

Anne McVicker and Helen Crickard attended the Construction Skills Conference in London on 13th October.

Hillsborough Castle
12/10/2009

The conference, ‘Gender Equality and Skills Building; Practise, Policy & Partnerships', was organised by WOMEN’STEC in a bid to find ways to address issues facing women in Northern Ireland today.

Derry's Waterside Women's Centre receive a special award
22/06/2009

Derry's Waterside Women's Centre received a special award at a ceremony in Belfast last week for helping local women learn new non-traditional skills.

WOMEN'STEC Celebration of Awards Ceremony 2009
22/06/2009

Three mums have been named Northern Ireland's top non-traditional skills students at an awards ceremony this week.

The future looks bright for two North Belfast women
16/04/2009

Two North Belfast women are looking forward to a brighter, more challenging future thanks to a project run by WOMEN'STEC.

Wanted: 100 good women
16/04/2009

A group that offers free "non-traditional skills" training is seeking 100 women who'd like to learn a trade such as electrics, joinery and plumbing.

WOMEN'STEC receive Investors in People Award
16/04/2009

Employment Minister, Sir Reg Empey, award WOMEN'STEC the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) accreditation and appealed to local businesses to continue investing in the skills of their employees.

Equality House ETC Launch
09/04/2009

WOMEN'STEC celebrated the launch of the Extending Training in the Community (ETC) project with an event in Equality House on 31st March.

Billboard
06/03/2009

WOMEN'STEC presence

Minister Visits WOMEN'STEC
06/03/2009

Social Development Minister Margaret Richie visits WOMEN'STEC.

New Board Members
06/03/2009

WOMEN'STEC are currently providing an opportunity to expand our Board.

Peoples Millions Competition
05/11/2008

See us on UTV LIFE Tuesday 25th November LOCK STOCK & SPUDS IN A BARREL

Locals provided with new skills
06/10/2008

A new project has turned around the career options for a group of North Belfast residents.

Runner Up Student of the Year
22/07/2008

A Derry woman, who got tired of relying on men to do odd jobs around the house, has been awarded a prize for becoming a handywoman.

Student of the Year 2008
22/07/2008

A Belfast granny has been named Northern Ireland student of the year at this year’s WOMEN’STEC awards ceremony.

WOMEN'STEC Celebration of Awards Ceremony 2008
22/07/2008

The annual WOMEN'STEC Celebration of Awards ceremony took place this year on the 19th June at The Edge.

WOMEN'STEC student celebrates getting her Joinery Level 3 qualification
06/06/2008

Picking up joinery tools nearly a decade ago totally changed the life of one North Belfast mum and her three children.

WOMEN’STEC staff take to the road
06/05/2008

Four of the WOMEN'STEC 's staff and one student are running the relay as part of Belfast City Marathon on 5th May 2008. The inspiration that forced the ladies out on the road is to raise money for the Neo-Natal Unit at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Unit.

Europe Helps Women in Building Business
10/01/2008

TRADESWOMEN NI, a new building-trade business, has been launched by North Belfast organisation, WOMEN'STEC.

Jobs for the Girls
03/11/2007

This article was published in the Autumn 2007 edition of Northern Builder

Celebration Of Awards In Non-Traditional Training
12/09/2007

WOMEN'STEC is hosting its annual Awards Day for women graduating in Joinery, Electrics, Plumbing and many more!

The End of Another Successful Summer Scheme
07/09/2007

The end of another successful Summer Scheme was marked with a Presentation of Certificates event on 23rd August 2007.

Inequality In Non-Traditional Sectors On The Way Out
23/01/2007

WOMEN'STEC host its first PARTNERS LUNCH

WOMEN’STEC Brings Girls On Building Sites
26/09/2006

WOMEN'STEC welcomes the initiative launched by Ruth Kelly, the Minister for Women, to encourage girls into non-traditional careers such as construction.

WOMEN’STEC Pays Host To FEMME Study Group
25/09/2006

WOMEN'STEC hosted a fact finding mission of the FEMME group

Young Women Are Being Trained Up For The Pay Gap In The Workplace
24/03/2006

Female apprentices, aged 16 to 25, are being trained up for the gender pay gap by earning 26% less than their male colleagues.

Non-Traditional Careers Are A Real Option For Girls
01/03/2006

Non-traditional careers are a real option for girls. WOMEN’STEC welcomes the recommendations in the latest government commission on gender pay gap report to encourage girls into non-traditional jobs

End Of The Skills Shortage In The Construction Industry
20/12/2005

WOMEN’STEC prepares dozens of women for jobs in the trades to help employers in Northern Ireland meet their personnel challenges.

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