About the 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 these Red Seal trades in British Columbia.

5 Red Seal Trades

  1. Carpenter
  2. Construction Craft Worker
  3. Construction Electrician
  4. Plumber
  5. Welder

Eligibility

  • Women in B.C.
  • Canadian citizens or
    Permanent Residents or
    Protected refugees

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

 

Get Enrolled Now:

Simply fill this to register for the FREE Program:

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#3- 7953 120 St. Delta B.C. V4C6P6
www.pics.bc.ca
iwta@pics.bc.ca
6045967722 Ext. : 553

In partnership with ACE TRADES AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Funded in part by the government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.