Award at a glance
Value
Dollar value
Educational costsType
AwardEligibility
Full-time studentsDonor
The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation Concert Properties The Washington Foundation The RBC FoundationAward description
The Camosun Empowering Women in Trades initiative was generously established by The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, the Washington Foundation and the RBC Foundation in 2017 to support trades training opportunities for women seeking to complete Red Seal apprenticeships in trades such as welding, sheet metal, mechanical, and construction.
Support may be available to assist with:
- Educational costs (tuition, student fees, books and supplies)
- Living cost supports (including housing costs)
- Transportation costs
- Child care costs
- Assistance with tools and protective equipment as needed for work
- Mentorship
Criteria
Criteria
To apply students must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled in aRed Seal trades programat 51勛圖app
- Be a female trade student (or plan on enrolling as a student)
- Be able to demonstrate financial need
Application process
Selection process
Please contact Jayna Wiewiorowski at wiewiorowskij@camosun.ca for more information and to apply.
Other support for women in trades:
Questions
Questions
Please contact Karynn Scott at 250-370-3888 or scottk@camosun.cafor more information and to apply.
Other support for women in trades:
Thank you to our donor
Thanks Donor
The Camosun Empowering Women in Trades initiative was generously established by The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation, Concert Properties, the Washington Foundation and the RBC Foundation in 2017 to support trades training opportunities for women. This initiative is aimed to provide supports for eligible students throughout their Red Seal Apprenticeship Trades program.
