In 2022, Cooper Equipment Rentals proudly partnered with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) to provide the first set of Cooper Equipment Rentals Bursaries for Women in Construction!

The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is a not-for-profit organization focused on the success of women in the Canadian construction industry. Cooper Equipment Rentals is a proud sponsor of CAWIC and supports their ongoing initiatives, including The Shoebox Project which provides essentials care packages to women impacted by homelessness in Canada. 

To align with Cooper’s commitment to attract, retain, train and sponsor women in our industry, we are proud to have partnered with the CAWIC to offer the Cooper Equipment Rentals Bursary for Women in Construction. 

In 2022, Cooper and CAWIC officially partnered to create this new annual bursary program available to Canadian women seeking further education or job skills training in construction fields.  

2022 Cooper Bursary Recipients 

Thank you to all the amazing women from coast-to-coast who applied for the first Cooper Equipment Rentals Bursary for Women in Construction in 2022. In November, the recipients were announced, and six outstanding ladies were awarded their $1,000 bursaries to pursue further education in their skilled trade of choice.  

Congratulations to our 2022 recipients, as we wish you all success in your developing careers! 

British Columbia: Megan Dunn, Electrical Foundation Program, BCIT 

Manitoba: Lilly Snowe-Potash, Electrical Pre-Employment Program, IEBW Local 2085 

Ontario: Julie Beaton, Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Fanshawe College 

Quebec: Angelika Delormier, Maj, Carpentry, Chateaugay Valley Career Education Centre 

New Brunswick: Kate Malone, Welding, New Brunswick Community College 

Nova Scotia: Keri Crouse, Electrical and Industrial Pre-Employment Program, Building Trades Advancement College of Nova Scotia 

Read more about their unique stories on the CAWIC website here: 2022 Cooper Equipment Rentals Bursary for Women in Construction 

2023 Cooper Bursary Applications

Do you know a woman that is looking to start a rewarding career in the skilled trades? We are in the process of preparing the Cooper Equipment Rentals Bursary for Women in Construction program for 2023. Six bursaries valued at $1,000 each will be available to women across Canada to support further education and training opportunities in skilled trade programs. Follow Cooper Equipment Rentals on our social for the official announcement coming in the Spring of 2023.

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