ConnectHER

Partners

Connected to ConnectHER

ConnectHER is a national initiative focused on advancing the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the skilled trades across Canada.

Built through collaboration between industry, educators, employers, advocacy organizations, and community partners, ConnectHER works to strengthen pathways into the trades while helping create more inclusive, supportive, and equitable workplaces and job sites.

Through mentorship, resource sharing, industry engagement, and community connection, ConnectHER brings together the people, organizations, and ideas helping drive meaningful change across Canada’s skilled trades sector.

Supported by a network of partners including polytechnics, community organizations, workforce development leaders, and advocacy groups, ConnectHER is helping build a stronger and more connected skilled trades community for women across Canada.

Together, these partnerships help create opportunities for training, mentorship, networking, collaboration, and shared learning while supporting women in building successful and rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

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

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy

Empowered by

A National Network of Support

The ConnectHER National Working Group includes partners from across multiple sectors who are working together to support women entering, remaining, and advancing within the skilled trades.

Our partners bring expertise and leadership in areas including:

  • Skilled trades and apprenticeship training
  • Postsecondary education and workforce development
  • Industry and employer engagement
  • Community support and advocacy
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Equity, inclusion, and workplace culture initiatives

Together, these organizations contribute knowledge, experience, resources, and leadership that help strengthen opportunities for women in the trades across Canada.

A Shared Commitment

Each ConnectHER partner plays an important role in helping create stronger and more connected skilled trades pathways for women across Canada.

By working together, our partners are helping:

  • strengthen mentorship opportunities
  • improve industry awareness and engagement
  • support inclusive workplace cultures
  • increase access to resources and training
  • build stronger community connections
  • amplify the voices and experiences of women in the trades

IMPACT Contributors

ConnectHER is strengthened by organizations and individuals who contribute to the movement through IMPACT projects, advocacy, awareness-building, and community support.

These contributors help expand the reach and impact of ConnectHER by creating connections, amplifying conversations, and supporting initiatives that advance women in the skilled trades.

Connected to ConnectHER

Industry plays an important role in shaping the future of the skilled trades.
ConnectHER welcomes employers, industry leaders, associations, and organizations committed in supporting more inclusive and supportive skilled trades pathways for women across Canada.

To learn more about industry engagement and partnership opportunities, contact [email protected].

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