Across Canada, there are organizations that provide networking and mentoring opportunities to apprentices. These organizations provide information, networking and mentoring opportunities, typically for a specific sector or trade.
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Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario
Painter and Decorator Pre-Apprenticeship.
First Peoples Development Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba
Training and employment support is offered to Indigenous clients.
FRONT – Femmes Regroupees en Option Non Traditionnelles
A networking platform for women working in non-traditional areas. Members have access to mentoring, online forums, information and employment resources, CV samples and information about skilled trades and other non-traditional occupations.
Funding Assistance for First Nations Bands of Manitoba Metis Federation
Indigenous individuals may receive help covering the costs of travel, tuition, books, emergencies and living away from home expenses. To be eligible, the individual must be Métis, non-status or Inuit and have lived in the region for six months.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Training and Employment Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Training and employment support is offered to Indigenous clients.
Gender Equality Scholarship (part of the Wage Gap Action Plan) Government of New Brunswick’s Executive Council
The Scholarship Program is intended to encourage and support those pursuing a non-traditional career at college in New Brunswick. Scholarships of up to $2,500 are awarded.
Application: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/eco-bce/PSI/PDF/Application%20Form.pdf
Examples of non-traditional programs: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/eco-bce/PSI/PDF/Eligible%20Programs%20of%20Study.pdf
Government of Ontario
Bridge Training Programs help immigrants assess their skills and transition to employment. Trades occupations are included.