Grants and Contributions:

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Agreement Number:
18920116
Agreement Value:
$2,371,946.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology will recruit, retain, and support women across Canada particularly in Ontario, Newfoundland and Alberta in at least five red seal trades including construction electrician, carpenter, welder, plumber, and heavy equipment operator through the development of a women-led mentorship program to help increase the number of women entering and staying in the trades.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
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the Women in Skilled Trades Initiative are:
1. an increase in teaching capacity and mentoring (including fostering partnerships and promoting awareness activities)
2. an increase in participation by women in the 39 eligible Red Seal trades
3. higher retention of women in the 39 eligible Red Seal trades
4. reduced barriers to women’s participation in the 39 eligible Red Seal trades

Location:
London, Ontario, CA N5Y5R6
Reference Number:
141-2023-2024-Q2-19972
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107376576RT0001
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Operating Name:
Fanshawe College
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
Program:
CAS-Women Skilled Trades
Program Purpose:

The Women in Skilled Trades Initiative provides funding to organizations that recruit, retain, and help women apprentices succeed in the 39 eligible Red Seals trades found predominately in the construction and manufacturing sectors.