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WOMEN TRADES [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership 1, record 1, English, Atlantic%20Canadian%20Women%20in%20Business%20Growth%20Partnership
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership will address the gap of women starting businesses in the trades, technology and STEM [science, technology, engineering, and math]-related fields and the low number of indigenous women, new immigrants, women with disabilities and women in rural areas through targeted programming, training and mentorship opportunities. 2, record 1, English, - Atlantic%20Canadian%20Women%20in%20Business%20Growth%20Partnership
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An investment of $1,940,292 will enable The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) to create the Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership ... 3, record 1, English, - Atlantic%20Canadian%20Women%20in%20Business%20Growth%20Partnership
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Partenariat pour la croissance des femmes d'affaires du Canada atlantique
1, record 1, French, Partenariat%20pour%20la%20croissance%20des%20femmes%20d%27affaires%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un investissement de 1 940 292 dollars permettra à la «Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE)» de créer le Partenariat pour la croissance des femmes d'affaires du Canada atlantique [...] 1, record 1, French, - Partenariat%20pour%20la%20croissance%20des%20femmes%20d%27affaires%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Pre-Apprenticeship Program
1, record 2, English, Pre%2DApprenticeship%20Program
unofficial, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program will encourage underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, newcomers and persons with disabilities, to explore careers in the skilled trades. 1, record 2, English, - Pre%2DApprenticeship%20Program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pre-Apprenticeship Program: program in the process of being approved. 2, record 2, English, - Pre%2DApprenticeship%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Pre-Apprenticeship Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme de préparation à la formation d'apprenti
1, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20pr%C3%A9paration%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20d%27apprenti
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de préparation à la formation d'apprenti : programme en voie d'être officialisé. 2, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20pr%C3%A9paration%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20d%27apprenti
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Capacitación del personal
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Preparatorio para la Formación de Aprendiz
1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20Preparatorio%20para%20la%20Formaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Aprendiz
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Women in Construction Fund
1, record 3, English, Women%20in%20Construction%20Fund
unofficial, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Program will build on existing models that have proven to be effective in attracting women to the trades. These models provide supports such as mentoring, coaching and tailored supports that help women to progress through their training and find and retain jobs in the trades. 1, record 3, English, - Women%20in%20Construction%20Fund
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Women in Construction Fund: program in the process of being approved. 2, record 3, English, - Women%20in%20Construction%20Fund
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fonds pour les femmes en construction
1, record 3, French, Fonds%20pour%20les%20femmes%20en%20construction
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fonds pour les femmes en construction : programme en voie d'être officialisé. 2, record 3, French, - Fonds%20pour%20les%20femmes%20en%20construction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Capacitación del personal
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fondo para las mujeres en los oficios de la construcción
1, record 3, Spanish, Fondo%20para%20las%20mujeres%20en%20los%20oficios%20de%20la%20construcci%C3%B3n
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Mining Operations
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
- Aboriginal Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Northern Women in Mining, Oil and Gas Project
1, record 4, English, Northern%20Women%20in%20Mining%2C%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Project
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NWMOG 1, record 4, English, NWMOG
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- NWMOG Project 2, record 4, English, NWMOG%20Project
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2007, the Status of Women Council began implementation of the Northern Women in Mining, Oil and Gas(NWMOG) Project. The project, a comprehensive, strategic training program aimed at increasing the interest level participation, and retention of women in the mining, oil and gas sectors was based on the following research question : Given the current population of unemployed and underemployed women in the Northwest Territories; will a dedicated, womenonly, partnership-based and strategic approach to training and development be successful in increasing the interest level, participation, and retention rates of women in industrial and trades based occupations in the northern mining, oil and gas industries. 2, record 4, English, - Northern%20Women%20in%20Mining%2C%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Project
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Exploitation minière
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Droit autochtone
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Northern Women in Mining, Oil and Gas Project
1, record 4, French, Northern%20Women%20in%20Mining%2C%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Project
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NWMOG 1, record 4, French, NWMOG
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- NWMOG Project 2, record 4, French, NWMOG%20Project
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Afin de préparer les femmes des Territoires du Nord-Ouest à un emploi dans les secteurs des mines, du pétrole et du gaz et de leur fournir les ressources et le soutien nécessaires, le Conseil sur la condition de la femme des Territoires du Nord-Ouest a lancé en 2007 le Northern Women in Mining, Oil and Gas Project (NWMOG). 3, record 4, French, - Northern%20Women%20in%20Mining%2C%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Project
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Femmes dans les industries des mines, du pétrole et du gaz
- projet NWMOG
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-03-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Hats Off to You! competition
1, record 5, English, Hats%20Off%20to%20You%21%20competition
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport(MELS) is inviting young women enrolled in vocational and technical training programs leading to traditionally male-dominated trades and occupations to enter the Hats Off to You! competition. This competition is aimed at familiarizing women with the many career options open to them and at providing support for those training for male-dominated trades and occupations until they can ear their diploma. 1, record 5, English, - Hats%20Off%20to%20You%21%20competition
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- concours Chapeau, les filles!
1, record 5, French, concours%20Chapeau%2C%20les%20filles%21
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS) invite les jeunes filles et les femmes inscrites à un programme d'études de la formation professionnelle et technique menant à l'exercice d'une profession ou d'un métier traditionnellement masculins à participer au concours Chapeau, les filles! Ce concours vise à faire connaître la diversification des choix de carrière des femmes et à soutenir celles qui sont dans des formations à prédominance masculine jusqu'à l'obtention de leur diplôme. 1, record 5, French, - concours%20Chapeau%2C%20les%20filles%21
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-01-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- WITT National Network
1, record 6, English, WITT%20National%20Network
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WITT NN 2, record 6, English, WITT%20NN
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Women in Trades, Technology and Operations National Network 3, record 6, English, Women%20in%20Trades%2C%20Technology%20and%20Operations%20National%20Network
correct, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WITT National Network(WITT NN) is an education and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and assisting in the recruitment, training and retention of women in trades, technology, operations and blue collar work(TTO/BCW) across Canada. The national office of WITT NN is established in London, Ontario. 2, record 6, English, - WITT%20National%20Network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Réseau national WITT
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A9seau%20national%20WITT
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Femmes dans les métiers, les technologies et l'exploitation industrielle - Réseau national 2, record 6, French, Femmes%20dans%20les%20m%C3%A9tiers%2C%20les%20technologies%20et%20l%27exploitation%20industrielle%20%2D%20R%C3%A9seau%20national
correct, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau national WITT, organisme d'éducation et de défense, encourage dans tout le Canada le recrutement, la formation et le maintien des femmes dans les métiers, les technologies, l'exploitation industrielle et le travail de cols bleus (les MTEI et le TCB) et y contribue. Le bureau national du Réseau national WITT est établi à London (Ontario). 3, record 6, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20national%20WITT
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Réseau national des femmes dans les métiers, les technologies et l'exploitation industrielle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Building System Technician Apprenticeship Program
1, record 7, English, Building%20System%20Technician%20Apprenticeship%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. The Realty group is working to increase the representation of women within the trades area(non-traditional occupations) of the department through this program. 1, record 7, English, - Building%20System%20Technician%20Apprenticeship%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'apprentissage des techniciens des systèmes électriques et mécaniques
1, record 7, French, Programme%20d%27apprentissage%20des%20techniciens%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20%C3%A9lectriques%20et%20m%C3%A9caniques
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par l'entremise de ce programme, la Direction générale des services immobiliers de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada travaille à améliorer la représentation des femmes au sein des groupes techniques (occupations non traditionnelles) du Ministère. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20d%27apprentissage%20des%20techniciens%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20%C3%A9lectriques%20et%20m%C3%A9caniques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- All-Craft Foundation
1, record 8, English, All%2DCraft%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ACF 2, record 8, English, ACF
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trains underprivileged poor women to enter the skilled construction trades 1, record 8, English, - All%2DCraft%20Foundation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- All-Craft Foundation
1, record 8, French, All%2DCraft%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACF 2, record 8, French, ACF
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Tradeswomen, Inc.
1, record 9, English, Tradeswomen%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Women who work in nontraditional, blue-collar occupations including construction, transportation, and industrial work; women who seek to enter these fields or who support the right of other to do so. Serves as a network for women in the trades. 1, record 9, English, - Tradeswomen%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Tradeswomen, Inc.
1, record 9, French, Tradeswomen%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-02-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Organization Planning
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pre-skills program
1, record 10, English, pre%2Dskills%20program
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recommend that the three-year job re-entry criterion be substantially reduced to no more than 12 months, and that the federal government policy of employment equity be actively promoted through CEIC programs and budgeting by establishing a firm commitment to bridging and pre-skills training programs for women entering areas of technology or the trades. 1, record 10, English, - pre%2Dskills%20program
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Planification d'organisation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- programme de formation préalable
1, record 10, French, programme%20de%20formation%20pr%C3%A9alable
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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