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 […]
Lead Them Right: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to hold webinar on September 18 on supporting apprenticeship learning
Toronto, Ontario — On September 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum will be hosting a free webinar on supporting apprenticeship learning. Specifically titled “Supporting Apprenticeship Learning: Build Your Skills,” the webinar will feature speakers from Skill Plan and the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) who will offer […]
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,” […]
Trust in Training: Apprentices shown to benefit employers in recent study
Victoria, British Columbia — In a recent study funded by the B.C. government and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF), on average, apprentices in the trades show an overall positive financial return for employers. This study represents an update of a similar study from 2006 and 2009 in which the returns of apprentices from 13 trades […]
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 […]
Fair Trades: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum launches new leadership development program for tradeswomen
Toronto, Ontario — A new program from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is aiming to uplift more female tradespeople into leadership roles in their industries. The CAF’s Supporting Women in Trades Conference (SWiT) is back on after a three-year hiatus and is introducing the “National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades”, to […]
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 […]
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. “This is a great opportunity for those who want to be involved in setting the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing its work on behalf of Canada’s apprenticeship community,” says the forum. The Board is accepting nominations for the following […]
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 […]
