A 12-week certificate program for Aboriginal Women in the trades has begun at Canadore College.
The program is run at the Commerce Court Campus and focuses on four key areas; building construction, electrical, plumbing and carpentry. There are 16 women enrolled in the program which runs through August. The program is funded by the Ontario Poverty Reduction Fund and delivered through partnerships to help participants enrol at no cost.
Books, personal protective equipment, bus passes and health and safety considerations are all covered through grant money.
The college says the course will incorporate a holistic approach to employability skills development, self-development, academic knowledge and more. This will be achieved through hands on training and practical experience in the trades sector.
