Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

18934257

Agreement Value:

$2,467,732.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 13, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M6C1B7

Reference Number:

141-2023-2024-Q2-19974

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

121471858RR0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Skills for Change (SfC)

Recipient's Legal Name:

Skills for Change Metro Toronto

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.