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Building a New Life
Daron Bougie found her calling in carpentry and construction after joining an Indigenous women’s program that introduced her to hands-on work. Today, she’s a carpentry apprentice at Tooketree Passive Homes, helping build energy-efficient homes across Ontario. Her path into the skilled trades reflects persistence, community, and redefining what a career in construction can look like for women.
In this episode, Daron talks about entering the trades without a traditional background, learning on the job, and building confidence in spaces that weren’t always designed with women in mind. Her story highlights the power of mentorship, representation, and determination in shaping the future of women in trades and sustainable construction.
Whether you’re a woman apprentice, an employer, or an ally, discover how you can help strengthen the future of women in Canada’s manufacturing trades at emccanada.org/herjourney
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
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By Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)Daron Bougie found her calling in carpentry and construction after joining an Indigenous women’s program that introduced her to hands-on work. Today, she’s a carpentry apprentice at Tooketree Passive Homes, helping build energy-efficient homes across Ontario. Her path into the skilled trades reflects persistence, community, and redefining what a career in construction can look like for women.
In this episode, Daron talks about entering the trades without a traditional background, learning on the job, and building confidence in spaces that weren’t always designed with women in mind. Her story highlights the power of mentorship, representation, and determination in shaping the future of women in trades and sustainable construction.
Whether you’re a woman apprentice, an employer, or an ally, discover how you can help strengthen the future of women in Canada’s manufacturing trades at emccanada.org/herjourney
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.