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Title:

SPARK: Sustainable Practices and Advanced Renewable Knowledge

Agreement Number:

020182671

Agreement Value:

$9,997,177.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 11, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030

Description:

The Sustainable Jobs Stream aims to build a robust supply of skilled trades people who are better equipped for the transition to a low-carbon economy...The stream supports projects that develop and deliver green training for journeypersons and apprentices in Red Seal trades and contribute to building a robust trades and apprenticeship training ecosystem in Canada.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the Sustainable Jobs Stream are: .• an increase in the number of individuals in funded projects that participate in skills training activities.• an increase in the number of individuals reporting an increase in skills after program intervention.• an increase in the number of individuals participating in funded projects who report they are employed in a skilled trade.• an increase in the number and type of project partners, for example:.o unions.o Indigenous organizations.o educational institutions.o non-profit organizations.o for-profit organizations.o provincial or territorial governments or both.o municipal governments

Location:

Delta, British Columbia, CA V4G1H2

Reference Number:

014-2025-2026-Q2-00004

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108200148RC0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Western JETS, WJETS

Recipient's Legal Name:

Western Joint Electrical Training Society

Federal Riding Name:

Delta

Federal Riding Number:

59011

Program:

CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Contr

Program Purpose:

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy provides funding to encourage Canadians to explore, prepare for, participate and succeed in apprenticeship and careers in the skilled trades. It also aims to encourage the.development of innovative approaches to improve apprenticeship outcomes, including improving the.participation and success of equity-deserving groups, and enhancing employer engagement of apprentices...The component 1 - General Apprenticeship Supports objective is to encourage and support pre-apprentices (i.e. non registered apprentices) and apprentices, particularly equity-deserving groups, to explore, prepare for, participate and succeed in apprenticeship and skilled trades careers. It also aims to enhance partnerships between unions, employers and other organizations; improve the quality of training; and address long-standing challenges that limit apprenticeship outcomes through a variety of activities...This component includes the the Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative, the Innovation in Apprenticeship, Investments in Training Equipment, Sustainable Jobs Stream and the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program.

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