UBCJA Canadian District: Sisters in the Skilled Trades (SST) Apprentice Support Program Application

Sisters in Skilled Trades (SST) program addresses the gender gap in construction industry by reducing barriers for women apprentices. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy we provide wrap around supports to women apprentices in Red Seal Trades for in class technical training. Our support includes access to mentorship program, financial literacy course and financial assistance.

This funding is only available to women in Red Seal trades attending in class technical training. Filling out this application does not guarantee funding. You will be contacted via e-mail with your application decision. Questions can be sent to trades@ubcja.ca.

Program to end July 31st, 2027

1.What is your full legal name?(Required.)
2.What is your preferred name if you have one?
3.Please fill in your full mailing address & contact info(Required.)
4.Date of birth Month/Day/Year(Required.)
5.What Local are you a member of ? What is your UBC #?
(Example: Local 1234 U-1234-5678)
(Required.)
6.Are you currently a member in good standing?(Required.)
7.In which Red Seal trade are you a registered apprentice?(Required.)
8.What is the name of the facility you will be doing your in-person training block at?
9.What is your current level of apprenticeship?(Required.)
10.What level of training will you be attending?(Required.)
11.Which calendar intake are you applying for?
(Example: Choose the intake when your start date commences)
(Required.)
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