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A Participant Profile from CAF-FCA’s National Mentor Development Program
A Participant Profile from CAF-FCA’s National Mentor Development Program
Apprenticeship is 80% on-the-job learning. This is why it’s important to understand the experiences of apprentices at the workplace. With...
In 2025, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) surveyed and interviewed 344 apprentices. Apprentices shared practices and approaches that employers are...
This report analyzes national and provincial trends in apprenticeship registrations and completions based on the latest available data (2023) from...
This report summarizes parent perceptions of careers in the skilled trades. Themes addressed include knowledge about apprenticeship training and the...
This report captures findings from consultations with Alberta youth and newcomers examining challenges and opportunities related to entry into the...
Celebrating graduates of CAF-FCA’s National Mentor Development Program