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Female, identifiedDonor
The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, The Washington Foundation, The RBC FoundationAward description
The Camosun Empowering Women in Trades initiative was generously established by The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, the Washington Foundation and the RBC Foundation in 2017 to support trades training opportunities for women seeking to complete Red Seal apprenticeships in trades such as welding, sheet metal, mechanical, and construction.
Support may be available to assist with:
- Educational costs (tuition, student fees, books and supplies)
- Living cost supports
- Transportation costs
- Child care costs
- Assistance with tools and protective equipment as needed for work
- Mentorship and networking opportunities
Criteria
Criteria
To apply students must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be a female apprentice enrolled in a聽Red Seal Apprentice level聽trades program聽at Camosun College
- Registered as an Apprentice with
- Be able to demonstrate financial need
Selection process
Selection process
Please contact Jayna Wiewiorowski at TDSP@camosun.ca for more information and to apply. Applications will be accepted up to three months prior to confirmed start date.
Thank you to our donor
Thanks Donor
The Camosun Empowering Women in Trades initiative was generously established by The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, the Washington Foundation and the RBC Foundation in 2017 to support trades training opportunities for women. This initiative is aimed to provide supports for eligible students throughout their Red Seal Apprenticeship Trades program.
