The Canerector Foundation supports skilled trades scholarships & women’s trades awareness programs at Mohawk College

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With the generous support of the Canerector Foundation, Mohawk College is establishing a new scholarship program for students in skilled trades programs and is creating a new program focused on introducing more women to opportunities in skilled trades careers.  

Beginning in Fall 2024, 32 students who are enrolled in one- and two-year skilled trades programs will have the opportunity to become Canerector Scholars, receiving $2,000 per year in support of their training, with an additional $1,000 upon graduation. The Canerector Scholarship program will run for at least five years, with the potential to support as many as 160 new skilled trades students.

In addition, the Canerector Foundation funding will support a new eight-week Women in Skilled Trades program at the Mohawk College Stoney Creek Campus for Skilled Trades that will allow women to explore different trades and develop confidence in those disciplines.

“The Canerector Foundation’s tremendous investment in scholarships and women-centred training will help Mohawk College attract top students to skilled trades education,” said Ron J. McKerlie, President and CEO at Mohawk College and President of Mohawk College Foundation. “It is admirable that Canerector Foundation is championing skilled trades in Canada and we are grateful they have recognized the important role that Mohawk College skilled trades programs offer in addressing the workforce needs of our community and our industry partners.”

In addition to financial support, Canerector Scholars will receive educational support and unique opportunities to network, mentor and be mentored as they pursue their education and prepare to enter the workforce.

“Trades are the backbone of our economy and a major contributor to our nation’s success. We are thrilled to support students in their pursuit of these rewarding career paths,” said Amanda Hawkins, Executive Chairman of Canerector.

About the Canerector Foundation

The Canerector Foundation is a registered, non-profit Canadian charitable organization founded by the Hawkins family, owners of Canerector Inc. — a group of over 50 companies that design and manufacture industrial products across a wide range of industries. Since its formal establishment in October 2019, the Canerector Foundation has donated over $10 million to Canadian-based charities that support communities across the country and around the world. To date, the foundation has focused on supporting skilled trades education, healthcare (particularly Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes), housing, and at-risk youth.