Inclusivity Insights: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to hold webinar on workplace diversity, October 3
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is hosting a webinar on October 3 at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET on the procedures needed to create a diverse workplace. Specifically, the webinar will introduce the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC), a new project that aims to empower businesses with the tools, knowledge, resources and […]
Demand Discussions: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to host webinar on understanding the demand for apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced that it will be hosting a member webinar on “Understanding the Demand for Apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada.” The event will be specifically held on September 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. According to the webinar description […]
On Advancement: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum secures funding for women in trades training efforts
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) says it has secured $100,000 aimed at advancing women in the skilled trades. This funding comes from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and will be spent on creating more “equitable opportunities” for traditionally marginalized individuals. “Skilled tradespeople have always played a crucial role in Canada’s economy,” […]
Camo to Clear Coats: Nova Scotia highlights importance of helping former veterans transition to skilled trades
Halifax, Nova Scotia — A Nova Scotia legislature committee was taught the importance of supporting military members transitioning to skilled trades upon leaving the service, on Tuesday. Nicole Johnson-Morrison, associate deputy minister with the provincial labour department, told the veterans affairs committee that many members of the military have unique skills the provincial economy is […]
Repairing the Roller: Fanshawe students refurbish ‘Holy Roller’ WWII tank
London, Ontario – Students from Fanshawe College’s auto body and welding programs were trusted with an incredible piece of Canadian history recently as they helped refurbish the Holy Roller Sherman tank in commemoration of the 78th anniversary of the Normandy landings. More than 8,000 hours were put into the restoration; the tank, which landed at […]
Creating Space: Federal government invests $247 million into opening apprenticeship positions
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Federal officials made quite the splash at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s 2022 National Apprenticeship Conference in Halifax this week, announcing a nearly $247 million into 13 projects geared towards setting up small and medium-sized businesses with the ability to offer apprenticeship training opportunities. The government says in its press release that […]
For the Future: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to update 2009 study on ROI in apprenticeship
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbians and skilled trades employers will soon learn more about the economic value of apprenticeships, thanks to a study funded by the B.C. government and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA). In 2006 and 2009, CAF-FCA conducted two national studies to calculate the economic return on training investment for skilled trades […]
All for One: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum hosts Apprentices with Disabilities awareness webinar
Ottawa, Ontario — How inclusive is your workplace? On June 8, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) held the Apprentices with Disabilities webinar, where attendees were invited to learn about challenges those with disabilities face as apprentices and resources that may help them. Panellist Emily Arrowsmith, project manager and researcher at CAF presented participants with statistics […]
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum appoints new executive director
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — September 13, 2018 — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has a new exectutive director — France Daviault. Daviault is a bilingual and seasoned association leadership professional who has worked in the private sector as well as with NGO’s and non-profit organizations. Daviault spent over a decade […]
