Welcome

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) is the only inclusive national body that brings together all players in apprenticeship training.

CAF-FCA works under the guidance of its Board of Directors, who represent every aspect of the apprenticeship community. Our work has brought to light a number of key issues that affect apprenticeship training - such as perceived barriers to training; the business case for apprenticeship; and the importance of promoting apprenticeship training as a valued and respected choice for post-secondary education.

We are involved in research and activities across Canada, and are well known for our biennial conferences; our research on the business case for apprenticeship training; and our national campaign - Skilled Trades, A Career You Can Build On.

In the immediate future, CAF-FCA will continue to address challenges and opportunities through two strategic approaches: Employer Engagement and National Outreach.

CAF-FCA’s work recognizes that apprenticeship training is integral to our economy, and touches every aspect of our lives: from the homes we live in, to the cars we drive, to the food we eat. This form of post-secondary education combines on-the-job training and in-school learning - earning while you learn - and opens doors to a wide range of rewarding and well-paying careers.

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Let’s not lose the investment in our future! Despite the current economic downturn, we still need to hire and train apprentices so Canada will have the skilled workers it needs. Check you what the apprenticeship community is doing to promote apprenticeship, despite the downturn… register early. “Apprenticeship Workplace Practices in the Current Economy” Learn more by watching the video clips and reading the summary. Now is the time Call for Presentations – 2010 CAF-FCA Conference: The CAF-FCA 2010 Conference will be held in St. John’s NL, June 6-8. We are accepting submissions until August 4, 2009. Federal Apprenticeship Completion Grant now available for eligible applicants

For Employers Training. Talent. Profit. That’s what apprenticeship is all about. Hiring apprentices makes good business sense. For Educators Discover how great a career in skilled trades can be and why encouraging students to take an apprenticeship is such a good idea For Youth Information for youth For Apprentices Information for apprentices More about the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) More about the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) For Parents Discover how great a career in skilled trades can be and why encouraging your kids to consider an apprenticeship is a good choice.