Plumbing: The Fiercest Trade You’re Not Considering (Yet)

Ready to build a future that’s yours and nobody else’s? Say hello to the plumbing trade—where women are kicking down doors (and fixing leaky ones), shaping the future, and cashing in on some serious career power.

The Pipeline is Wide Open—Literally

Forget what you’ve heard about trades—it’s not about “jobs for the boys.” Okanagan College is rewriting that story: in January 2025, 30% of students in their Plumbing and Piping Foundation program are women. That’s right—classrooms filling up with fierce, unstoppable females who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and own their future. Why not join them?

Why Plumbing? Why NOW?

• In-Demand Skills: BC is facing a MAJOR shortage of skilled plumbers. With new buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and a focus on water conservation, there are thousands of job openings predicted over the next 10 years.

• Freedom + Flexibility: Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own biz or just want a job that’s totally recession-resistant, plumbing opens doors to sooo many paths.

• Goodbye, Stereotypes: Less than 5% of Canada’s trades workforce are women—but that number’s climbing. Let’s make it climb faster. Women in trades don’t just belong—they lead.

• Serious Earnings: Skilled plumbers in BC can make $30, $40, or even $50+ an hour. (That’s more than some office gigs with a bachelor’s, just saying.)

How BuildHER & the ACTION Project Have Your Back

Getting started in the trades can feel intimidating, but with BuildHER Collective and the ACTION Project, you’ve got a whole hype squad in your corner:

• Mentorship by real tradeswomen

• Hands-on workshops that make you job-ready (and life-ready)

• Networking events to connect you with employers who WANT more women in their crew

• Support from the Canadian government—so you get training, funding, and real opportunities

Real Talk: Why Choose the Plumbing Path

Plumbing isn’t “just” fixing drains. It’s problem-solving. It’s working with new tech. It’s running the show on job sites, managing your own schedule, and earning respect. If you want a career that’s practical, creative, and never boring, get in the game now.

Bottom Line—You’ve Got This

If you’re 16-25 and even a little bit curious, now’s the best time ever to start. The trade world needs YOUR ideas and energy. Your BuildHER crew is waiting to cheer you on.

Ready to smash the status quo? Choose plumbing, choose power, choose YOU.

Interested? Hit up Okanagan College’s Plumbing and Piping Foundation program or DM us at BuildHER for deets on workshops, events, and mentorship.

Let’s make history… one unstoppable woman at a time.