ITA2019-04 - Women In Construction Trades Training Programs

This opportunity is for trades exploration programs that empower women to pursue construction trades employment and apprenticeships with $691,200 available for programs delivered to Indigenous women in remote First Nations Communities, and $480,000 available for programs delivered to Indigenous AND/OR non-Indigenous women. The objective of this initiative is to develop and deliver training programs to (A) Indigenous and (B) Non-Indigenous women living in rural areas, smaller urban centers, and remote First Nation Communities with the opportunity to explore construction industry trades with other women interested in learning more about these occupations which are available in their region or across BC.  The programs is intended to serve a minimum of 136 women: 72 Indigenous women, and 64 non-Indigenous women.