Building Futures in Steel: Women, Welding, and Workforce Innovation at Fleming College

Canada’s welding and fabrication industry is at a pivotal moment. As demand intensifies in sectors such as structural steel and pressure vessel manufacturing, the need for skilled, job-ready talent has never been greater. At the same time, women remain significantly underrepresented in the trades, representing both a challenge and an opportunity.

At Fleming College, in collaboration with the CWB Foundation, a new model is taking shape, one that addresses workforce shortages while expanding access for women seeking meaningful careers in the skilled trades.

Authors: Cody Simpson, Program Coordinator, Professor, Fleming College and Danielle Greene, Continuing Education Manager, Fleming College