Immigrant Women Trades Apprenticeship Program (IWTA)
About IWTA Program
Fully funded – The IWTA project focuses on recruiting, retaining and helping women apprentices in five identified Red Seal Trades in British Columbia. It is a 10-week program that supports immigrant women apprentices from intercultural equity deserving groups who are underserved, facing multiple barriers to employment in 5 Red Seal trades in British Columbia. Currently, we are enrolling for Construction Craft Worker, Carpenter and Welder Trade.
Benefits
- 6-weeks of skills training followed by 4 weeks of work experience with employers
- Peer mentorship opportunities from experienced women in trades
- Living expenses, Participation and completion recognition
- Need based supports; adaptive technology, transportation and dependent care
- Professional work clothing, safety equipment, and criminal record check support
- Other supports in terms of materials, supplies, and books
- Individualized and customized action plan
- Employment support in terms of job readiness workshops and post employment support
Eligibility Criteria
Immigration Status + Women, Current resident of BC
- Canadian Citizen
- Permanent Resident
- Refugee with Court Notice of Decision
Contact Information
IWTA
- 604-596-7722, ext. 551
- iwta@pics.bc.ca
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