AFFILIATES & PARTNERS

BRIDGING SKILLS, BUILDING FUTURE WORKFORCE

AFFILIATES & PARTNERS

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TECHNICAL INSTITUTES/

INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATES

Overview

Empower Skilled Trades Foundation partners with leading Technical Institutes across Africa and Canada to deliver high-quality training programs that prepare students to meet Canadian apprenticeship requirements. These institutional affiliates provide the academic backbone, facilities, and expertise that ensure our learners graduate apprenticeship-ready.

Our Affiliates Include:

Vocational Training Colleges

Offering foundational courses in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and welding.

Polytechnics & Technical Universities

Providing advanced instruction, applied research, and certification pathways.

Community Skill Centres

Extending outreach to underserved communities with accessible training opportunities.

International Partner Institutes – Aligning curricula with Canadian Red Seal standards to support workforce mobility.

Impact of Affiliations

Quality Assurance – Affiliates uphold global standards in skilled trades education.

Workforce Readiness – Students graduate prepared for apprenticeship registration in Canada.

Community Reach – Training is accessible to rural and underserved populations.

Global Pathways – Partnerships create bridges between African talent and Canadian opportunities.

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OUR DONORS/FUNDERS

Overview

The Empower Skilled Trades Foundation is powered by the generosity of our donors and funders. Their support makes it possible to deliver training programs, scholarships, and community outreach that prepare students to meet Canadian apprenticeship requirements and build sustainable careers in the skilled trades.

Our Funders Support

Training Programs – Providing resources for Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Welding pathways.

Scholarships & Bursaries – Ensuring access for underserved youth and communities.

Community Outreach – Expanding vocational education to rural and marginalized populations.

Global Partnerships – Strengthening workforce mobility between Africa and Canada.

Why Their Support Matters

Empowers Students

Donors help learners gain the skills needed to start apprenticeships in Canada.

Builds Communities

Funding supports local development and economic opportunity.

Ensures Sustainability

Contributions uphold transparency, accountability, and long-term impact.

Creates Global Pathways

Support bridges social, economic, and geographic gaps through skilled trades.

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VOLUNTEERING

Overview

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Empower Skilled Trades Foundation. By sharing time, skills, and passion, our volunteers help expand access to vocational training, mentorship, and community outreach across Africa and Canada.

Ways to Volunteer

Mentorship – Guide students preparing for Canadian apprenticeships with advice, encouragement, and career insights.

Training Support – Assist instructors in workshops, labs, and community skill centres.

Community Outreach – Help organize events, awareness campaigns, and recruitment drives in underserved areas.

Administrative Support – Contribute to governance, documentation, and program coordination.

Fundraising & Partnerships – Support donor engagement and help connect ESTF with new partners.

Why Volunteer with ESTF?

Empower Youth – Directly impact students preparing for skilled trades careers.

Build Communities – Strengthen local and global networks through service.

Gain Experience – Develop leadership, teaching, and organizational skills.

Create Lasting Change – Contribute to reducing inequality and expanding opportunity through trades education.

BRIDGING SKILLS, BUILDING FUTURE WORKFORCE

AFFILIATES & PARTNERS

TECHNICAL INSTITUTES/

INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATES

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