Published on Jun 14, 2021

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Cairam “Khai” Allam's journey to the world of skilled trades began after she moved to Port Alberni and decided she wanted to work for local firm Canadian Maritime Engineering — which has partnered with vlogýto offer apprenticeships through the Welder Foundation Harmonized Enhanced program.

Allam, originally from the Philippines, got her start in the Fabricator-Weldor program at NIC, and eventually became CME's first female welder, the Alberni Valley News reports.

“I am really grateful to work with amazing people and a great company that cares about their people," Allam told the newspaper.

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