Recommendation 1.
That the federal government vastly expand the range of training opportunities and options for women through a national policy on Paid Skills Development Leave, particularly in the areas of technology-related training, training for growth industry occupations, and industrial training. A target of a minimum of 50% female participation must be established for the full range of courses in each of these areas.

Recommendation 2.
That vastly expanded pre-employment and/or upgrading training be provided to ensure the success of measures specified above.

Recommendation 3.
That equity of access for working Women and homemakers to Paid Skills Development Leave be ensured by the inclusion of equal opportunity in the legislation covering Paid Skills Development Leave, and further, that affirmative action programs be established as the mechanism by which equal opportunity is implemented.

Recommendation 4.
That, when Paid Skills Development Leave - cannot be granted at once to all applicants, priority shall be given to women with the greatest educational need:

• those who require increased skills due to redeployment necessitated by
  technological chance;
  
• those threatened with unemployment;
  
• those with low incomes whose income potential will increase as a result of such training;
  
• those with the least training in the enterprise;
  
• those with literacy needs.

Recommendation 5.
That selection of employees for Paid Skills Development Leave subject to the priorities in Recommendation # 4 be made by committees composed of unions, workers' organizations, and employers, and overseen by the National Education and Training Agency.

Recommendation 6.
That Skills Development Leave taken by women be paid 100% from a fund established by industry and government for this purpose. Such payment will include training allowances, tuition, travel costs, course material, and child care. Where employed, Women will suffer no loss of wages, benefits, seniority, job status or security as a result of being granted Paid Skills Development Leave. Prepayment by the employee shall not be required.

Recommendation 7.
That the federal government establish a National Education and Training Agency with an influential women's education branch, as well as 50% representation of women in all levels of the directorate.