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APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise
Funding and training to support women’s integration in construction
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise provides employers in Québec’s construction industry with funding equal to 30% of the participating woman’s salary, up to a maximum of $10,000 over 52 weeks. The program aims to support the integration, training and retention of women on construction sites through an 8‑hour awareness course on integrating women into work teams, structured learning plans, and mentorship or accompaniment by companions and mentors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
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 of female construction workers and their work teams in an 8‑hour training on integrating women into work teams and promoting gender diversity on construction sites.
- Implementation of a structured on-the-job learning plan (Plan de formation des apprentissages) for newly hired female workers in a construction trade or occupation.
- Mentorship and supervision activities carried out by companions or mentors to support women’s skills development in their trade or occupation.
- Company-wide initiatives to improve integration, retention and professional progression of women within construction work teams.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies in the construction industry that employ workers holding CCQ competency certificates
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
- Companies operating in the province of Quebec and subject to the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise?
The APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise provides employers in Québec’s construction industry with funding equal to 30% of the participating woman’s salary, up to a maximum of $10,000 over 52 weeks. The program aims to support the integration, training and retention of women on construction sites through an 8‑hour awareness course on integrating women into work teams, structured learning plans, and mentorship or accompaniment by companions and mentors.
How much funding can be received?
APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise program?
To be eligible for the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise program, you must:
Employ at least two employees, including at least one journeyperson or worker holding a CCQ competency occupation certificate.
Support the participant’s learning based on the Apprenticeship Training Plan and ensure supervision by the designated companion or mentor.
Have declared at least 1,500 hours to the CCQ if in business 24 months or less, or at least 4,000 hours over 24 of the last 26 months if in business more than 24 months.
What expenses are eligible under APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise?
Participation of female construction workers and their work teams in an 8‑hour training on integrating women into work teams and promoting gender diversity on construction sites.
Implementation of a structured on-the-job learning plan (Plan de formation des apprentissages) for newly hired female workers in a construction trade or occupation.
Mentorship and supervision activities carried out by companions or mentors to support women’s skills development in their trade or occupation.
Company-wide initiatives to improve integration, retention and professional progression of women within construction work teams.
Who can I contact for more information about the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise?
You can contact Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ) or by phone at 18889022222.
Where is the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise available?
The APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise a grant, loan, or tax credit?
APCHQ — Programme pour la formation des femmes en entreprise is a Wage Subsidies And Interns