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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This brochure provides employers with an overview of the steps of hiring an apprentice, including the building blocks for effective...
Speakers from Canada, Germany, Switzerland and the United States shared their perspectives on and experiences with building a workplace training...
Apprentices share their experiences with learning supports and examinations. An overview of Red Seal pass rates and jurisdictional programs round...
Learn how stakeholders from across Canada are doing to address eight “big issues” in apprenticeship training.
Roundtable participants in Yellowknife share their views about apprenticeship in Northwest Territories, including barriers and recommendations to address them.
Across the country, savvy employers are building strategic partnerships and integrating Aboriginal apprentices into their skilled trades workforces.
Participants at this event explored ways the apprenticeship community supports apprentices to obtain their Certificate of Qualification.
A snapshot of existing research and data on women’s participation in apprenticeship. Challenges and available programs are explored.