Maggie (Horne) Budden, seen here working at the Marine Atlantic Ferry terminal in North Sydney, was the first Canadian woman to become a Red Seal ironworker. She’s now employed as project co-ordinator for the Office to Advance Women Apprentices in Sydney. CONTRIBUTED

Cape Breton woman who became Canada’s first female Red Seal ironworker now guiding women into the trades

From Cape Breton Post – Maggie Budden trained to be a cake decorator and ended up becoming Canada’s first female Red Seal ironworker. With that revelation, it should come as no surprise that the Cape Breton woman also spent time as a telemarketer, bank teller and Avon products representative. She’s also a justice of the peace and mother to two young children.

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New Immigration Pathways for Construction Sector to Hire Skilled Workers

The Nova Scotia government is helping fill labour gaps by connecting immigrants who have in-demand skills with employers who need their help. Changes to the Occupations in Demand immigration stream announced today, June 16, allow employers to hire international newcomers to fill heavy equipment operator (except crane operators) and construction trade helper and labourer positions.

Province Seeking Members for Next Accessibility Standard Committee

Government is inviting Nova Scotians to help develop employment accessibility standards, the next phase in work toward the province’s goal of making Nova Scotia accessible by 2030. Starting today, June 15, interested Nova Scotians can apply to be part of the Employment Standard Development Committee. Half the committee membership must be persons with disabilities or representatives of organizations that represent persons with disabilities.