Skilled trades · Ontario and Canada
Who is who in the skilled trades.
Six organizations that help people get into the trades, get certified, or stay and grow in them. What each one does, who it is for, and where to go to use it.
By Nick Gonzalez, founder, U.S. Air Force veteranPublished Last reviewed How we research and correct this
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The organizations, one page each
- Skilled Trades OntarioThe Ontario organization for apprenticeship, trade certification and information on the more than 140 skilled trades.Ontario
- Skilled Trades Advisory CouncilA North American group of advocates working to close the skilled trades shortage and encourage young people to consider trades careers.United States and Canada
- Women on SiteA community for women and gender-diverse people in construction, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture and STEM.Canada, with chapters across North America
- Support Ontario YouthAn Ontario registered charity that supports apprentices and employers with mentorship, scholarships and training in the construction, industrial and motive power trades.Ontario
- Jill of All TradesA one-day, hands-on event where high school young women try skilled trades with female mentors, hosted by Ontario colleges.Ontario colleges
- Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor (WEST)A Windsor non-profit that runs employment, newcomer, youth and Women in Skilled Trades pre-apprenticeship programs for women.Windsor-Essex, Ontario
Launch League is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of any organization listed. We summarize what each says publicly (read on their sites on 2026-11-04) and link to them. Programs, dates and eligibility change, so confirm on the official site.
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