While apprentices are paid wages at work and are often eligible to receive Employment Insurance benefits during technical training, extra financial support may be required. In addition to wages, there are grants, scholarships, and other financial supports available.
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Women Building Futures
Women Building Futures is a leader in trades training for women, with extensive experience recruiting women into the heavy industrial workforce at a consistent employment placement rate of 90 per cent.
Women in Mining BC
A networking organization that connects professionals and students involved in or affiliated with mining and mineral exploration. The organization hosts networking lunches, receptions and learning events.
Women in Mining Canada
In collaboration with Canadian Women in Mining Canada branches, this organization supports grassroots initiatives for personal and professional development and provides a national voice within the global mining community.
Women in Mining, Manitoba Branch
Provides a mentoring network and connects members with qualified workers. Connects professionals and students involved in mineral exploration and mining, and develops tools and programs that facilitate the increased attraction, retention and advancement of women. Shares best practices, sponsors seminars and hosts speaker forums.
Women in Mining, Northern Ontario
A non-profit striving to create awareness and provide mentoring and networking for women in the mining and mineral exploration fields. The organization offers professional development and provides information on job opportunities and events.
Women in Mining, Toronto
Provides networking opportunities for women in the mining industry.
Women in Resource Development Corporation
General program with exposure to multiple trades.
Women in Resource Development Corporation
A non-profit organization committed to increasing women’s participation in trades and technology. With private and public funding, the organization offers programs and services to address the attraction, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in these sectors.
Women Unlimited
The Career Exploration Program is a free, 14-week program that allows women to explore their interests in the trades or technologies.
Women Unlimited
A non-profit organization that promotes the participation of women in trades and technology. The organization works with industry, governments, educational institutions and the community to address the systemic barriers that limit the participation of diverse women in these fields.