The Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program has issued 19 federal government grants, totaling $72,165,742. Top recipients include Skills/Compétences Canada Corporation, Temiskaming Native Women's Suport Group, and Colleges and Institutes Canada. These grants are primarily administered by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program
SaveTotal Grants
19
Total Amount
$72.2M
Provinces Served
5
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skills/Compétences Canada Corporation | 1 | $23.7M |
| 2 | Temiskaming Native Women's Suport Group | 1 | $11.0M |
| 3 | Colleges and Institutes Canada | 4 | $5.8M |
| 4 | Excellence In Manufacturing Consortium of Canada | 1 | $5.0M |
| 5 | Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology | 1 | $4.0M |
| 6 | 9900748 Canada Inc. | 1 | $3.8M |
| 7 | British Columbia Construction Association | 1 | $3.6M |
| 8 | Joint Economic Development Initiative Inc. | 1 | $3.1M |
| 9 | The Society for Selections: A Career Support Services | 1 | $2.8M |
| 10 | Build a Dream to Empower Women | 3 | $2.5M |
| 11 | K'asho Got'ine Housing Society | 1 | $2.4M |
| 12 | (A.C.C.E.S) Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services | 1 | $1.9M |
| 13 | Build A Dream | 1 | $1.3M |
| 14 | YWCA Toronto | 1 | $1.2M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 15 | $60.2M | 83% |
| BC | 1 | $3.6M | 5% |
| NB | 1 | $3.1M | 4% |
| AB | 1 | $2.8M | 4% |
| NT | 1 | $2.4M | 3% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employment and Social Development Canada | 18 | $72.2M |
| 2 | Unknown | 1 | $0 |
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