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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The Flexibility and Innovation in Apprenticeship Technical Training (FIATT) project funded ten pilots. Each pilot experimented with alternate delivery technical...
Gain insights about the use of smartphones on the job, apprentice attitudes toward automation and technological change and what supports...
CAF-FCA recommendations as prepared for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
This is a snapshot of results from the most recent responses from the Apprentices in Canada ePanel survey group.
This report summarizes research findings focusing on several important themes in apprenticeship.
Prepared for the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Increasing employer involvement in apprenticeship and improving the quality of on-the-job training are strategic priorities for the apprenticeship community. CAF-FCA’s...
CAF-FCA wanted to understand what today’s youth, especially diverse youth, are thinking about skilled trades careers. This youth-driven skilled trades...