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- - - ABOUT CAF-FCA
      
      CAF-FCA is a non-profit organization that connects Canada’s apprenticeship community. Participants work collaboratively to support vibrant and innovative apprenticeship systems and policies with a view to developing a highly skilled, inclusive and mobile skilled trades workforce.
      
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  - - TEAM AND BOARD
    - CAF-FCA Team
    - Board of Directors
    - Member Standing Committees
  - - PARTNERSHIPS
      
      We support partnerships with organizations from across the country to focus on specific priorities and propose joint solutions to benefit apprenticeship systems.
      
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  - - Partnerships
Membership
- - - BECOME A MEMBER
      
      Our members are apprenticeship champions, practitioners and trainers committed to apprentice success. We believe that Canada’s world-class apprenticeship system can only get better when we understand what’s working, collaborate to address barriers and connect with tomorrow’s skilled workforce. If you believe the skilled trades are an excellent career destination, join us!
      
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  - - MEMBER DIRECTORY
      
      Our directory lists the member organizations who contribute to CAF-FCA’s national agenda ensuring our community is well connected.
      
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  - - MEMBERSHIP ACCESS
    - Benefits of CAF-FCA Membership
    - Membership Levels
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Apprenticeship
- - - APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW
      
      Apprenticeship is a work-based, post-secondary pathway, combining on-the-job learning and time in class to develop skills in-demand across Canada.
      
      Explore valuable information for Apprentices and Employers, or learn more about Apprenticeship Authorities.
      
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  - - FOR APPRENTICES
      
      If you are considering a career in the skilled trades, apprenticeship is the most common way of developing the skills you need to be certified.
      
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  - - FOR EMPLOYERS
      
      More than 1,000 skilled trades employers across Canada tell us there is a strong business case for hiring apprentices.
      
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Research
- - - RESEARCH OVERVIEW
      
      CAF-FCA research addresses the needs, interests, and priorities of the apprenticeship community, providing insights that inform the programs, policies and practices of Canadian apprenticeship stakeholders. View our extensive catalogue of Reports and Resources.
      
      Explore the options available in Careers in Trades or check out our Trades Readiness Tool to find the best trade for you.
      
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  - - PROGRAMS/INITIATIVES
    - Supporting Women in Trades
    - Epanel
    - Educator’s Guide to Careers in the Skilled Trades
    - Canadian Apprenticeship Service
- - - Research Overview
  - - Research Reports
Skilled Trades Hub
- - - SKILLED TRADES HUB
      
      The Skilled Trades Hub is a national resource for Apprentices and Employers in the skilled trades. Employers can learn practical tips and strategies, best practices, and get information about available financial supports. Apprentices can connect with apprentices, journeypersons and employers while ensuring you are taking advantage of financial supports and networks designed to help you succeed in the skilled trades.
      
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  - - FOR APPRENTICES
    - Getting Started
    - Networking Resources
    - Financial Supports by Region
    - Additional Resources for Apprentices
    - Employer Spotlight
- - - Skilled Trades Hub
  - - Employers Resources
    - Apprentice Resources
Events
- - - CAF-FCA EVENTS
      
      CAF-FCA presents in-person and virtual events in collaboration with partners on priority topics for the national apprenticeship community. Be among the first to learn about new projects and get inspired by leading-edge research in apprenticeship. CAF-FCA members enjoy the highest level of access and discounts on registration fees to events.
      
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  - - PUBLIC EVENTS
    - 2023 SWIT Conference
  - - MEMBER EVENTS
    - Member Webinar: Help develop CAF-FCA’s new Employer Guide to Apprenticeship
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Media
- - - NEWSLETTERS
      
      CAF-FCA publishes several newsletters per year: Apprenticeship Intelligence, a monthly member-only publication; Apprenticeship News, a quarterly available to the apprenticeship community at large; and Apprenticeship Pays, published three times a year for skilled trades employers.
      
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  - - RESOURCES
      
      Filter through articles and news releases related to the apprenticeship community.
      
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  - - SUBSCRIBE
      
      Stay connected to the latest news in the apprenticeship community and find out when CAF-FCA is holding an event in your area. Sign up for Apprenticeship News.
      
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