What is Jill of All Trades?

A one-day program of hands-on workshops led by female mentors that introduces high school young women to skilled trades careers. It is hosted by colleges.

How do I sign up for Jill of All Trades?

Registration is handled by the host college for each event. Conestoga's page does not describe a sign-up process and lists an email for questions. Ask your school or the college.

Is there a Jill of All Trades near Chatham-Kent?

We have not confirmed an event in Chatham-Kent. Fanshawe in London has hosted one. Ask your guidance department or the college for the next date.

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Jill of All Trades: what it is, who it is for.

A one-day, hands-on event where high school young women try skilled trades with female mentors, hosted by Ontario colleges.

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By Nick Gonzalez, founder, U.S. Air Force veteranPublished November 4, 2026Last reviewed November 4, 2026How we research and correct this

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What JOAT does

Jill of All Trades is a one-day program of hands-on workshops led by female mentors. It introduces high school young women to what a career in the skilled trades could look like.

Conestoga College says it participates in and hosts these events, and news coverage shows several other Ontario colleges hosting their own, including Centennial, Cambrian, Confederation and Fanshawe. Dates, host college and sign-up change by event, so use the host college's own page.

Worth knowing

We could not confirm an official Jill of All Trades website, so this page links to Conestoga College's page. A site called jillofalltrades.com is an unrelated business. Ask your school or the nearest college about the next event.

Programs and initiatives

What they offer

Who it is for

Is this for you?

High school young women curious about the trades
Parents and guidance counsellors looking for a first hands-on look
Employers who want to take part as mentors, through the host college

Contact

Conestoga College events and training for women page: https://www.conestogac.on.ca/ett4w/programs-and-events
Email: ett4w@conestogac.on.ca
Phone: 519-748-5220

conestogac.on.ca/ett4w/programs-and-events

Launch League is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of Jill of All Trades. This is our own summary of what it says publicly, read on 2026-11-04. Programs, dates and eligibility change, so confirm on the official site.

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What is Jill of All Trades?: A one-day program of hands-on workshops led by female mentors that introduces high school young women to skilled trades careers. It is hosted by colleges.
How do I sign up for Jill of All Trades?: Registration is handled by the host college for each event. Conestoga's page does not describe a sign-up process and lists an email for questions. Ask your school or the college.
Is there a Jill of All Trades near Chatham-Kent?: We have not confirmed an event in Chatham-Kent. Fanshawe in London has hosted one. Ask your guidance department or the college for the next date.

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