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ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Training and wage support for women in construction
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Funding available
$ 15,000
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.
See full eligibility
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 2 employees minimum
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
Is the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program is a Grant and Funding