THE IBEW 353 PATHWAY PROGRAM is for women, and anyone identifying as a woman, two spirit, nonbinary or other non-cis gendered person with a welcoming focus on Indigenous, racialized, and newcomer workers seeking a career leading towards and IBEW 353 Electrical Apprenticeship.
This project, located in Oshawa Ontario, is made possible by a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario through a Skills Development Fund (SDF) from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
The IBEW 353 and Electricity Human Resources Canada have generously provided additional funding.
The Pathway’s community partners provide essential support for the program:
Indigenous Skills Employment Apprenticeship and Development (ISEAD)
Keepers of the Circle
Miziwe Biik
Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
Building UP
Contact North
The Career Foundation
Workers Health & Safety Centre
Toronto Community Benefits Network
YWCA Toronto
Labour Education Centre
Trades Connect – The Neighbourhood Organization
Ontario Building Construction Tradeswomen
Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre
This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Government of Ontario.
Ce programme Emploi Ontario est financé par le gouvernement de l’Ontario.
