I am interested in Skilled Trades or Information Technology


YWCA Toronto offers women and gender diverse people a chance to build a sustainable future in non-traditional occupations for women and gender diverse people. We partner with colleges, unions, employers and business leaders to provide competitive and inclusive training programs for women and gender diverse people interested in skilled trades and information technology.

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Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Setter Pre-apprenticeship Program

Woman tiling a wall

Tile Setter Apprenticeship Program

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Star 4-Women Skilled Trades Awareness And Readiness

Mobile Application Developer

Mobile Application and Azure Cloud Developer Training Program

Testimonials


"The amount of information, exposure, and support is outstanding and greatly surpassed my expectations. Learning about the endless possibilities and pathways was inspiring through the site visits, networking opportunities, and the wide range of unions, representatives, and speakers. What proved extremely useful on my résumé and in interviews was the job readiness training, including PPE and the many certificates. The guidance and continued support have been the most impressive of all."

Amy M.

Women in Skilled Trades and Technology Programs participant

"I was having difficulty getting into the IT sector and decided to join the YWCA IT program. I was able to upgrade my skills and the support I received with the job readiness was amazing. I landed a great job in the industry and continue to thrive recently acquiring a new position highlighting my skills."

Ming

Women in Skilled Trades and Technology Programs participant

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