SkilledTradesBC
Soundous Ettayebi is an experienced professional currently serving as the Manager of Indigenous Programs at SkilledTradesBC, where efforts are focused on enhancing access to trades education for Indigenous communities. With a diverse background, Soundous co-founded Humanize Consulting to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and previously held the role of Manager, Development Diversity Strategy at the BC Cancer Foundation, where Soundous implemented policies for Indigenous inclusion. Soundous has also contributed significantly to STEM accessibility for Indigenous youth through various positions, including Manager of Indigenous Outreach at UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach. Academic credentials include a Master of Management from the UBC Sauder School of Business and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph.
SkilledTradesBC
SkilledTradesBC, formerly Industry Training Authority, is the organization that advances British Columbia’s trades training system. Together with employers and industry partners, we uphold the highest standards for training, issue credentials, support apprentices, fund programs and promote a wide range of rewarding careers in the trades. We are building the most diverse and sustainable workforce in Canada by supporting equitable access to skilled trades and helping British Columbians unlock their potential—creating a world-class workforce, one career journey at a time. Our team is key to our success, and we are committed to supporting them through professional development, ongoing recognition and constant challenges. Our culture is firmly linked to our values—inclusion, respect, excellence, innovation, and collaboration—which shape the way we work, every day. Collection Notice: http://bit.ly/2QYciuz