The resources here showcase strategies, action plans, policies, and programs from across Canada and internationally to help your organization successfully support gender equity and inclusion in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT). You can use the search bar to search keywords or select from the categories and/or tags list to help find what you need. To add a resource to our Resource Hub, please contact us at resourcehub@ccwestt-ccfsimt.org.
A Guide to Building Feminist Intersectional Solidarity This guide is geared toward helping feminists and feminist organizations build relationships and foster meaningful collaboration. This resource
The Green Economy And Its Impact On The Skilled Trades In Canada The transition to a greener economy promises long-term environmental benefits, anticipated to create
Tradespeople Need Child Care to Build Up Ontario This resource set addresses the systemic child care barriers that prevent workers from entering and staying in
Indigenous Tradespeople Share their Experiences in Apprenticeships and the Skilled Trades The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) consulted with 50 Indigenous tradespeople. They worked in a
A Researcher’s Guide to Municipal Advocacy Tools and Tactics for Engaging Local Governments with Science This toolkit serves as a practical roadmap for researchers to
Foreign Credential Recognition The Case for Better Labour Market Information in Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Process This report explores the systemic barriers skilled newcomers face
Forum Learning to Lead: The Power of Systems Change This report summarizes the findings and strategic frameworks from a hosted forum focused on advancing gender
Mental Health & Substance Use This report highlights a mental health crisis within the skilled trades, where nearly half of workers rate their well-being as
Gender Equity in Canada’s Tech Ecosystem: Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Entry- and Mid- Level Talent This report examines the systemic barriers contributing to the persistent
Progress Toward a Canadian ‘Centre’ for Women in SETT This report outlines the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology’s (CCWESTT) initiative
There are more resources available in the French language here
CCWESTT acknowledges that our greater science, engineering, trades and technology (or SETT) community is situated on the ceded and unceded traditional territories of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast in what is known as ‘Canada’. CCWESTT fervently believes SETT is enriched through collective relations and knowledge sharing and is committed to helping enhance and build these relations. Full land acknowledgement here.
