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This is a snapshot of results from the Apprentices in Canada ePanel survey group.
To better understand apprentice experiences in traditional block-release apprenticeship technical training to attend several weeks of training at a college...
Participants at this roundtable session discussed how stakeholders are currently working to help newcomers to Canada address challenges, access supports...
This issue of the Journal brings you six excellent articles that highlight very different approaches to addressing the issues and...
Participants at this roundtable session discussed priority competency areas for apprentice success, identified gaps in youth-readiness and suggested additional supports...
Discussion summary of a regional roundtable on Indigenous engagement in Campbell River, BC.
This report summarizes insights gathered at a regional roundtable held in Edmonton, AB. More than 75 participants engaged in a...