A Toronto based nonprofit that supports newcomers, women, youth, Black and racialized communities, and other equity-deserving groups with a suite of services including pre-apprenticeship training (e.g., Road Ready for automotive trades), leadership development, mentorship, language and settlement support, and job readiness services. Their Women in Skilled Trades (WiST) initiative offers networking events, leadership academies, and research to increase women’s entry and retention in the skilled trades.
Website: https://skillsforchange.org/trades-programs
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Services:
- Offers trades-specific employment and training, including RedSeal electrician/HVAC prep for internationally trained professionals.
- Provides employment services like mentoring, job search coaching, resume/interview prep, and career planning.
- Includes settlement services, language training (LINC/Talking Tech), and mental health support.
- Delivers leadership development, entrepreneurship workshops, and orientation programs for newcomers