OUR MISSION

Supporting Women in Skilled Trades

The Office to Advance Women Apprentices Newfoundland and Labrador has a mandate to increase employment opportunities for women in the skilled trades. Identifying these tradeswomen is a critical step in the process. If you’re a tradeswoman or student currently enrolled in a trades training program, get in touch.

The Office to Advance Women Apprentices Newfoundland & Labrador offers:

• Connecting tradeswomen to employers
• A registry database of female tradespersons identifying trade, level of apprenticeship, employment status, resumes, travel availability, etc.
• Wage Subsidy Program to assist employers with the costs associated with hiring apprentices
• Mentorship Program offering speaking engagements and one-on-one mentoring from established tradeswomen to new tradeswomen, as well as high school students in skilled trades classes.
• Workshops for journeypersons and apprentices preparing for their Red Seal Exams, including initial assessment and ongoing tutoring.