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ACQ — Proud and Competent training program

Training and wage support for women in construction

Offered by
Quebec Construction Association (ACQ)

Record updated

Funding available
$ 15,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Women who hold a CCQ apprentice competency certificate or occupation competency certificate and have 700 declared hours or less in the trade or occupation covered by the program.
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Overview

Le programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise helps construction employers train women holding a valid CCQ apprentice or occupation competency certificate with 700 declared hours or less, with salary support up to 30% and $15,000. It supports the 8-hour awareness training, an Apprenticeship Training Plan, and supervised learning with a companion or mentor.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$15,000
Maximum share of project costs
30%
Financing goals
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
2 employees minimum
Audience
  • Women
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

FAQ update removes training obligation details

The FAQ no longer displays the training-obligation rules, including the 30-hour and 45-hour requirements, the CCGIC reference, the September-to-May note, and Info-perfectionnement contact details.

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The FAQ for Fiers & Compétents now omits the training-obligation section that previously described who was covered, including non-graduate CCA holders and certain CCO holders. It also removes the prior requirements tied to 30 hours or 45 hours of training, success in the CCGIC, the September-to-May activity period, and the Info-perfectionnement phone number 1 888 902-2222. The page still points employers to the training directory for reference, but the detailed obligation and support instructions are no longer shown in the FAQ.

August 24, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Women who hold a CCQ apprentice competency certificate or occupation competency certificate and have 700 declared hours or less in the trade or occupation covered by the program.
  • Companies that hire these women.
  • Companions and mentors who support these women in their learning.

Who is not eligible

  • Women who have a family relationship with, or are the spouse of, the employer, an administrator or shareholder of the employer, or the companion or mentor.

Eligible expenses

  • A portion of the participating woman’s salary.

Activities funded

  • Participation in the 8-hour Sensibilisation à l'intégration des femmes au sein d'une équipe de travail training.
  • Implementation of an adapted and diversified Apprenticeship Training Plan.
  • Supervised workplace learning by a designated companion or mentor.

How to apply

  • Contact Info-perfectionnement at 1 888 902-2222 to start the process.
  • You can also contact the promotion agent of your employer or union association.

Processing and Agreement

  • The employer receives a quarterly disbursement corresponding to 30% of the participating woman’s cotisable salary for each hour worked.

Additional information

  • The program now operates under the Compétences Construction name.
  • Training content, eligibility criteria, and incentive measures remain the same under the new name.
  • Previously completed training remains recognized, and training history continues under the new name.
  • Upon enrollment, the company and participants receive documentation on program terms and tools needed to implement the Apprenticeship Training Plan.

Contacts

SFAE@ccq.org
18889022222
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program Program

What is the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?

Le programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise helps construction employers train women holding a valid CCQ apprentice or occupation competency certificate with 700 declared hours or less, with salary support up to 30% and $15,000. It supports the 8-hour awareness training, an Apprenticeship Training Plan, and supervised learning with a companion or mentor.

How much funding can be received?

ACQ — Proud and Competent training program Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program program?

To be eligible for the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program program, you must: The company must employ at least two employees, including one companion or one worker holding a CCQ occupation competency certificate. The company must support the participant’s learning through the Apprenticeship Training Plan and ensure supervision by the designated companion or mentor. The company must meet the applicable CCQ declared-hours threshold based on company age and participate in the 8-hour awareness training.

What expenses are eligible under ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?

A portion of the participating woman’s salary.

Who can I contact for more information about the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?

You can contact Quebec Construction Association (ACQ) by email at SFAE@ccq.org or by phone at 18889022222.

Where is the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program available?

The ACQ — Proud and Competent training program program is available the province of Quebec.