Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Upskill and excel: construction skills apprenticeship program
Agreement Number:
7474278 P017281001
Agreement Value:
$162,592.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 11, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
Description:
This project aims to strengthen Suriname’s construction sector by increasing the number of skilled, certified workers who can meet modern industry and green infrastructure standards. By equipping apprentices with updated technical, environmental, and safety skills, the project contributes to a more competitive, professional, and sustainable construction workforce that can support national development. Project activities include: (1) developing and finalizing a competency based curriculum in sustainable green construction, supported by qualified trainers and appropriate training facilities; (2) delivering 8–9 weeks of combined classroom and hands on practical training, including technical, environmental, and health and safety modules; (3) recruiting and selecting 50 apprentices, prioritizing unemployed youth and underemployed workers, and placing them in on the job apprenticeships with certified construction firms; and (4) establishing formal partnerships with construction companies and contractors to provide mentorship, job placements, and career progression opportunities.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved industry-relevant skills and employability of apprentices in the green construction sector; (2) improved quality and safety practices in construction works among participating firms and apprentices; and (3) strengthened collaboration between training institutions and construction-sector partners to support apprenticeship pathways in sustainable industries.
Location:
Paramaribo, SR
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0053
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
WERKGR SUR NATIONAL TRAINING AUTHOR ITY
Program:
International Development Assistance program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.