Not sure what an apprenticeship is? Need to know where the closest Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities Apprenticeship Branch office is located? Find out here.
ApprenticeSearch's Women in the Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship
Held on the second Thursday of each month and hosted by experienced skilled tradeswomen, our Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group is your chance to gain insight, find encouragement and build lasting connections with other women in the trades. Whether you’re new to the skilled trades or a seasoned professional, this group provides an inclusive space to learn and grow.
Apprenticeship Retention Study
The Industry-Education Council of Hamilton has released a Report, Apprentice Retention in the Skilled Trades, prepared by an MBA Consulting Team from Sir Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. Read all about it here.
Business Case for Apprenticeship
If you ever wonder, "Is it worth it for employers to hire and train apprentices?" This series of handouts, developed by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum—Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage (CAF-FCA)—will clearly show you that it is worth the investment.
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Offices
A listing of the offices' contact information across Ontario.
Vancouver-based organization that provides members with opportunities to support, mentor, network, provide learning and development and community involvement for women in construction trades.
Financial Incentives and Apprenticeship Tax Credits: links to government programs and incentives that provide financial assistance to employers and job seekers.
Ontario Construction Secretariat (Made with the Trades): a multi-use site with information regarding construction-based skilled trades
Women’s Economic Security Program (WESP): free pre-apprenticeship programs for low-income women, helping them gain the skills to enter skilled trades, IT, entrepreneurship, and other fields.
ToolGirl.com: Mag Ruffman's Official Blog about "power tools, home repair, creativity and making stuff."
Women Building Futures: Alberta-based registered charity that supports women from all backgrounds to be successful in the skilled trades within their communities.
Women in Nuclear (WIN) Canada: Provides an opportunity for women to succeed in the industry through initiatives such as mentoring, networking, and personal development opportunities.
Access Employment—Programs for Women: Each program includes specific learning components designed to support women in specific sectors of work. All of the programs also include mentoring and guest speakers from leading employers to enhance learning and provide women with real-world insights into the workplace.
Build TogetHER: a Canadian Building Trades Union program that supports and promotes women in the trades.