YWCA's Free Skilled Trades Programs for Women and Gender Diverse People

YWCA Toronto is offering FREE training programs for women and gender diverse people in the Greater Toronto Area who are interested in taking the next step towards a rewarding trades career in the construction, industrial or motive power sectors.

We host weekly information sessions for those who are interested in developing careers in the skilled trades through our government-funded programs. You will recieve a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the information session.

Agenda of the Information Session:

• YWCA Toronto programs and services
• Why we are promoting the skilled trades for women and gender-diverse people
• Eligibility / Application Process
  

Our Eligibility Criteria Are...

• Individuals must identify as a woman or gender diverse person
• Be a Canadian citizen, or a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person/ Convention Refugee

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Reside in Ontario
• Completed grade 10 or higher

Please join our information session for FREE! Don’t miss this opportunity to find out more about our programs!

We are currently accepting applications for:

Tile Setter Apprenticeship Program - January 12th 2026

STAR (Skilled Trades Awarness and Readiness Program) - January 26th, 2026

For more information, please contact Amina Shah, email at skilledtrades@ywcatoronto.org or call at 416-964-3883.

Check out our website for the skilled trades here!