Description:
STAR 4-WOMEN SKILLED TRADES AWARENESS AND READINESS
BENEFITS AND GAINS
- Women-focused learning environment
- Skilled Trades Assessment
- Academic Upgrading (if applicable)
- Health and Safety Training and Certifications
- Job Preparedness
- Labor Market Information about skilled trades
- Hands on experience with equipment and tools
- Support and assistance with skilled trades pathways and opportunities
- Work boots and safety equipment
- Transportation support (restrictions apply)
ELIGIBILITY
- Women and gender-diverse individuals, 16 years and older
- Minimum grade 10 education
- Residents of and able to work in Ontario and Canada
- Willing and able to commit to an 8-week training program
- Physically able to work in a variety of construction work environments
- Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid driver’s license
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
Amina Shah at ashah@ywcatoronto.org or 416.964.3883