Grants and Contributions:

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Agreement Number:
18949222
Agreement Value:
$1,112,325.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R7X6
Reference Number:
141-2023-2024-Q2-19977
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
865349435RT0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage
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.