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Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise

Financial support for women in construction training

Offered by
Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)

Record updated

Funding available
$ 10,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Construction companies in Quebec.
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Overview

The program supports women newly hired in the Quebec construction industry through financial assistance equal to 30% of salary, up to a maximum of $10,000 over 52 weeks. It also covers an 8-hour awareness training and structured apprenticeship support with a companion or mentor.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
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

Updated eligibility rules for women’s training program

The program page now lists detailed eligibility rules for the companion and mentor roles, lowers the preferred-status hour thresholds, and shortens the mandatory training for apprentices.

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The program page now adds detailed rules for the companion and mentor roles, including that they must be employed by the company, complete the required training, and hold the specified CCQ certificates. It also changes the preferred-status thresholds from 500 to 400 hours for women and from 1,500 to 750 hours for men, and the mandatory training for apprentices now lasts 8 hours instead of 14. Two office phone numbers were removed from the contact section while the cell and toll-free numbers remain visible.

October 3, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Construction companies in Quebec.

Eligible expenses

  • Financial support to the company equivalent to 30% of the participating woman’s salary, up to a maximum of $10,000, for a period of up to 52 weeks.
  • Costs related to the mandatory training "Sensibilisation à l'intégration des femmes au sein d'une équipe de travail" for the participating woman, her work team, the companion and/or mentor.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Integration and training of women newly hired in construction.
  • Implementation of a structured apprenticeship training plan.
  • Mentorship and supervision of on-the-job learning.
  • Participation in an 8-hour awareness training on mixed work teams.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Contact the CCQ info line
    • Call Info-perfectionnement at 1-888-902-2222.
    • Request information about the program.
  • Step 2: Coordinate with the CCQ adviser
    • Discuss participation with a CCQ training adviser.
    • Review the program documentation and training plan tools.
  • Step 3: Arrange participation
    • Organize the required awareness training with the employer, the participant, and the companion or mentor.
    • Confirm the apprenticeship training plan and related forms.

Additional information

  • The program is an initiative of the construction industry and is produced by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
  • Participants follow an 8-hour training called “Awareness of integrating women into a work team,” aimed at improving team practices and behaviours regarding gender diversity.
  • Standardized training plans and reference documents exist for a wide range of construction trades and occupations specifically for this program.
  • Support and supervision are provided by a CCQ training advisor to help structure and diversify on-site learning for the woman participant.

Contacts

1 888 902-2222

Official sources

Program guide

Règles générales d’utilisation

Supporting document

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise Program

What is the Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise?

The program supports women newly hired in the Quebec construction industry through financial assistance equal to 30% of salary, up to a maximum of $10,000 over 52 weeks. It also covers an 8-hour awareness training and structured apprenticeship support with a companion or mentor.

How much funding can be received?

Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise program?

To be eligible for the Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise program, you must: Employ at least two employees. Use a companion or mentor for supervision. Participate in the required training.

What expenses are eligible under Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise?

Financial support to the company equivalent to 30% of the participating woman’s salary, up to a maximum of $10,000, for a period of up to 52 weeks. Costs related to the mandatory training "Sensibilisation à l'intégration des femmes au sein d'une équipe de travail" for the participating woman, her work team, the companion and/or mentor.

Who can I contact for more information about the Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise?

You can contact Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) or by phone at 1 888 902-2222.

Where is the Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise available?

The Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise program is available the province of Quebec.