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These trade profiles provide demographic information based upon the findings from the 2021 Census and were especially created for CAF-FCA members. 

CAF-FCA and R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. conducted a survey to better understand the apprenticeship journey. Registered apprentices from all levels, journeypersons and non-certified tradespeople...

Apprenticeship stakeholders from across Canada shared their top 10 best practices when helping apprentices prepare for exams.

Average completion rates by province.

Average Completion Rates in the Top 15 Red Seal Trades.

Helpful resources to support apprentices.

A one page summary from the 2023 report report which draws together the most recent apprenticeship data and projections from the Canadian System for Tracking...

A summary of the full 2023 report which draws together the most recent apprenticeship data and projections from the Canadian System for Tracking Apprenticeship Qualifications...