An 8-week, part-time, free program providing vocational assessments, safety certifications (e.g., WHMIS), hands-on tool training, site visits, and academic supports. Includes job readiness workshops, one-on-one coaching, and connections to employers and apprenticeship pathways designed for women and gender-diverse individuals across Ontario.
Provider: YWCA Toronto – Women in Trades & Technology
Website: https://www.ywcatoronto.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario (accepts applicants province-wide)
Services:
- Supports women and gender-diverse individuals, including newcomers, racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
- Free 8-week part-time program offering career exploration, vocational assessments, academic upgrading, and safety certifications (e.g., WHMIS).
- Includes hands-on training with tools, site visits, and support with travel, safety gear, and work-wear.
- Offers job readiness workshops, one-on-one career coaching, and direct connections to employers, unions, and apprenticeship pathways.
- Runs three cohorts per year (winter, spring, fall) and is open to women-identifying and gender-diverse participants 16+ with Grade 10 education and Canadian work eligibility.