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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In a recent CAF-FCA survey, youth offered recommendations about what schools, communities and governments can do to help them enter...
In 2025, CAF-FCA surveyed 450 youth from across Canada about their perceptions of careers in the skilled trades.
Transitioning to a low carbon economy will create a significant demand for tradespeople to work on a variety of manufacturing,...
Purpose: This checklist is designed to help organizations assess how effectively they engage youth in learning about green careers in...
This report summarizes findings from two complementary surveys conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA). The...
This report summarizes results from research completed by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) for Natural Resources Canada on youth and...
A Participant Profile from CAF-FCA’s National Mentor Development Program
A Participant Profile from CAF-FCA’s National Mentor Development Program