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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Participants at four discussion forums discussed apprenticeship-related supply and demand challenges, best practices and recommendations.
More than 100 participants gathered to discuss apprentice mobility challenges, policy changes and other emerging solutions.
This handbook highlights best practices for recruiting, retaining and mentoring apprentices based on strategies and practices employers tell us are...
A survey with skilled trades employers yielded insights on hiring, training and the value employers attach to apprenticeship and certification.
Qualifications-based labour market information provides new insights about the demand for apprentices and training gaps.
Employers who hire women in trades point to benefits that make it worth challenging traditional thinking about gender and the...
Journeypersons shed new light on career progression in the trades, pointing to good pay, interesting work, full-time employment and job...
Event participants learned about youth programs across Canada and initiatives designed to help youth transition to skilled trades careers.