Fueling Future Foundations: Canadian government investing $42 million for Quebec apprentices in skilled trades
Quebec City, Quebec — On May 29th, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced investments of over $42 million for Quebec apprentices in skilled trades. According to a press release from the federal government, funding will be provided over five years beginning in the 2023 to 2024 financial period to […]
On Advancement: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum secures funding for women in trades training efforts
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) says it has secured $100,000 aimed at advancing women in the skilled trades. This funding comes from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and will be spent on creating more “equitable opportunities” for traditionally marginalized individuals. “Skilled tradespeople have always played a crucial role in Canada’s economy,” […]
Jill of All Trades: Centennial College event aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario – Centennial College hosted its second Jill of All Trades event on October 24 to help inspire young women in high school to consider careers in the skilled trades and technologies following graduation. The full-day event took place at Centennial’s Ashtonbee campus in Scarborough. More than 100 students from school boards across the […]
Stepping Up STEM: A recent panel discussion aims to tackle a lack of women in technology-based roles
Toronto, Ontario – A recent LinkedIn post made by Penny Wise, president and managing director at 3M, celebrated the success of a panel discussion aiming to tackle the conversation of women in STEM roles. The panel, which was held at the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), featured academic and business leaders such as: Emily Agard, Ph.D, […]
Supporting women in the trades from coast-to-coast
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 7, 2018 — More than 350 delegates from all across the Canadian trades industry gathered together for the first-ever supporting women in the trades conference held at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, in Nova Scotia. Hosted by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF), the two-day event kicked off on Tuesday […]
CAF hosts first conference to support women in the trades
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – August 9, 2018 – The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum will be hosting a conference in Halifax, NS to celebrate and support women in the trades. This first-time event will be taking place on November 6 and 7 at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. It will be open to women in trades, […]
