Frequently Asked Questions

ConnectHER is a national movement focused on advancing women in the skilled trades through community, mentorship, industry engagement, resource sharing, and collaboration. It brings together women in the trades, employers, educators, advocacy organizations, workforce development partners, and industry leaders who are committed to creating stronger and more inclusive pathways into the skilled trades.

For more information about ConnectHER see the About Us page or contact [email protected].

ConnectHER is funded by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.

No. While ConnectHER is focused on supporting women in the skilled trades, the movement welcomes employers, educators, mentors, industry leaders, advocates, allies, and organizations that share a commitment to creating more inclusive and supportive skilled trades environments.

Employers and industry partners can support ConnectHER by participating in industry engagement activities, sharing resources, promoting opportunities, contributing to research and surveys, supporting mentorship initiatives, and helping create inclusive workplace cultures that support women in the trades.

One way to get involved is by participating in the Break Barriers. Build Futures. Industry Perspective Survey.

The survey is part of the national ConnectHER project, an initiative focused on improving recruitment, retention, and advancement opportunities for women in the skilled trades. It gathers insights directly from employers, organized labour, and other industry stakeholders from across Canada.

Yes. ConnectHER welcomes organizations that are committed to advancing women in the skilled trades through collaboration, mentorship, resource sharing, industry engagement, and community support. To learn more about partnership opportunities, visit our Partners page or contact the ConnectHER team at [email protected].

Resources, reports, industry insights, tools, and other materials can be found on the Resources page. New content is added regularly as the ConnectHER movement continues to grow.

The ConnectHER Community Hub is an online space where tradeswomen, employers, educators, advocates, and industry partners can connect, share experiences, and support meaningful change in the skilled trades.  Join the community today.

Questions, partnership inquiries, resource requests, and general inquiries can be directed to [email protected] or through the Contact Us page.