Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

18974618

Agreement Value:

$2,578,162.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 1, 2023 - May 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:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA

Reference Number:

141-2023-2024-Q4-00043

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

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.