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.
Current Research Projects
Improving Pass Rates and Learning Outcomes for Apprentices with Disabilities
CAF-FCA is partnering with the IUOE and SkillPlan to pilot an interactive online tool with apprentices in the heavy equipment and mobile crane operator trades.
Workplace Coaching and Learning Strategist Supports for Unifor Apprentices at Irving
CAF-FCA, in partnership with Irving Shipbuilding, Unifor MWF Local 1 and the Virtual Learning Strategy Program (VLS), will provide holistic supports for apprentices in the shipbuilding sector.
Programs and Initiatives
Youth Apprenticeship Council
The Youth Apprenticeship Council (YAC) brings together youth apprentices from across Canada to share lived experience, identify challenges, and help shape the future of apprenticeship. Through structured engagement and leadership development, YAC elevates youth voices and informs policy, programs, and practice across the apprenticeship ecosystem.
Supporting Women in Trades (SWIT)
The National Strategy to Support Women in the Trades was developed by tradeswomen, employers, labour representatives, educators and equity representatives from multiple trades and regions to create sustainable and measurable change for women working in the skilled trades. This effort is being led by CAF-FCA complemented by a Supporting Women in Trades Conference which takes place in different regions of Canada biennially.
Labour Market Information Dashboard
Introducing LMI EDGE: The Apprenticeship Data You Need, When You Need It. CAF Champion Members will have exclusive access to LMI EDGE, a powerful new dashboard designed to provide apprenticeship data by trade and province.
Reports and Other Resources
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Our research addresses the needs, interests and priorities of the apprenticeship community, providing insights that inform the programs, policies and practices of Canadian apprenticeship stakeholders.
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