Canada: "Economic stimulus" - for women, anyway

Submitted by Matt on Mon, 2009-04-20 16:10

From Jeremy S.: An analysis of the advantage given to women by the federally-funded Industrial Training Authority (ITA) in Canada.

A Tale of Two Tradesmen Tradespersons

For a woman who is currently unemployed (or under-employed), and is considering one of the piping trades (plumbing, steam fitting, sprinkler fitting or welding), the ITA will pay for the following:

Six-Week Exploratory Course
Daycare (weekly): $200/child
Transportation (weekly): $23
Lunches (weekly): $50
Shop Clothing (coveralls): Free
Safety Gear (boots, gloves, glasses): Free
School Supplies: Free
Tuition: Free

Four-Month Specialization Course
Daycare (monthly): $800/child
Transportation (monthly): $90
Shop Clothing (coveralls): Free
Safety Gear (boots, gloves, glasses): Free
School Supplies: Free
Tuition: Free

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