Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Power Lines: Building Security for Women in the Trades and Utilities

Agreement Number:

NS17200

Agreement Value:

$330,418.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 13, 2018 -

Organization:

Status of Women Canada

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2018-Q4-009

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

BN-108-229-881-RR-0001

Additional Information:

Multi-year project

Recipient's Legal Name:

YWCA Halifax

Program:

Status of Women Canada

Program Purpose:

This 36-month project will increase women’s economic security by addressing systemic barriers to women’s inclusion in well-paid non-traditional sectors (trades and utilities). Main activities include working with NS Power to review and modify hiring practices, designing and delivering training for managers, developing internal mentorship programs, and conducting a comprehensive review of remuneration and HR practices. Project results will be shared with other sectors in which women are under-represented.