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CFJC Today | TRU hosts PPE showcase to bolster trades inclusivity

October 18, 2023

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TRU recently partnered with Mark’s for a showcase event of personal protective equipment for women and people with diverse body types, receiving high praise from current and former trades students. “It’s not just pink,” noted alum and journeyperson electrician Alison Klie. “For a long time, that’s all there was. They were like, ‘Oh, it’s pink!’ But it’s actually not rated and not able to be used on the jobsite regularly.” Read more