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Wednesday, April 29 2026
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More than 100 girls in grades 9 through 12 will participate in Fanshawe’s Jill of All TradesTM event on Thursday, April 30 at the College’s London Campus (1001 Fanshawe College Blvd.). Fanshawe hosted its inaugural event in October 2023. 

The event, designed to introduce young women to the vast opportunities in skilled trades careers, will feature hands-on workshops in electrical, plumbing, automotive, composites and carpentry. Participants will also have the chance to connect with female mentors working in the trades. 

What:  Fanshawe’s Jill of All TradesTM event  

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026   
Opening ceremony – 8:30 a.m.   
Workshops – 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 2 to 3 p.m.  

Location:

  • Opening ceremony: James A. Colvin Atrium (B1046), London Campus(1001 Fanshawe College Blvd.)
  • Workshops will be held at both 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. and 1764 Oxford Street (Centre for Applied Transportation Technology). Please contact for more information.  

For any media inquiries, please reach out to mediainquiries@fanshawec.ca

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