Western Joint Electrical Training Society

Purpose

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