Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology

$470,880.00 CAD

≈ 6 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Employment and Social Development Canada
Program
CAS-Women Skilled Trades
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2023-2024
Agreement period
September 4, 2023 – August 28, 2026
Reference
esdc-edsc:141-2023-2024-Q2-19981

Published purpose

The funding supports projects that aim to recruit, retain and help both women apprentices succeed in at least 1 of the 39 eligible Red Seal trades by: 1. creating partnerships with women’s groups, community colleges, unions or employers to recruit women 2. organizing women-led events as an outreach tool to help attract women to the trades industry 3. offering mentorship by female role models, women-in-the-skilled-trades networks, and opportunities to share success stories 4. creating a welcoming space where women can feel comfortable and safe in the training and work sites

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