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Recent studies conducted by CAF-FCA have quantified the return on investment for training apprentices.
Employers who invest a dollar in training an apprentice can expect to receive a return ranging from $1.02 to $1.91, depending on the trades.
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This report presents findings from the Return on Training Investment (ROTI) study for trades in British Columbia. The goal of this study was to assess...
This report was completed for CAF-FCA’s Future Skills Centre Project, Best Practice Models for Industry Engagement. The report includes findings from a literature review and...
This report summarizes costs and benefits information that was provided by 159 employers across Alberta who employed one or more apprentices in 2022.