CAF-FCA conducts research that strengthens apprenticeship systems across Canada. Our work brings together employers, labour, educators, governments, and industry partners to explore emerging trends, address challenges, and identify solutions that support apprentices and trades professionals.
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CAF-FCA’s National Strategy to Support Women in the Trades set a goal of increasing participation in the trades from 4.5...
This report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on apprenticeship registrations and completions in the largest...
CAF-FCA surveyed tradespeople across Canada to understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on their employment status, physical and mental health...
This report summarizes the conversation from a National Best Practices Forum. Participants discussed effective strategies to help prepare apprentices for...
Highlights of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s work over the last year.
In 2019, CAF-FCA assembled and led a task force of more than 60 skilled trades stakeholders to guide and inform...
CAF-FCA wanted to better understand how COVID-19 is impacting apprentices in various regions and sectors. Apprentices were asked about their...