Building the Workforce That
Builds Our Communities
Advancing workforce development, economic inclusion, and opportunity.
Expanding Access & Opportunity
The Black Enterprise & Trades Network (BETN) creates pathways into the skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and industry leadership by connecting talent with real opportunities.
Our Vision
A thriving and equitable trades and business ecosystem where Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and future leaders have equitable access to opportunity, resources, leadership pathways, and long-term economic stability.
Our Mission
BETN supports, connects, and advances Black-owned businesses and trades professionals through advocacy, education, workforce development, and strategic industry collaboration. We work to dismantle systemic barriers, expand access to meaningful economic participation, and strengthen representation across construction and skilled trades sectors.
Our Approach
BETN operates at the intersection of workforce development, housing capacity, and economic inclusion. By aligning community-based programming with industry demand, government priorities, and real-world construction outcomes, BETN helps translate investment into measurable workforce participation, stronger housing delivery capacity, and long-term economic resilience.
Explore BETN Programs
BETN Core
Connecting trades professionals and emerging talent to training.
Build Her Co.
Empowering women in construction through leadership training.
Handy Youth
Introducing the next generation to hands-on learning.
TradeBridge
Modernizing apprenticeship tracking and contractor placement across Ontario.