Researchers

CAF-FCA aims to produce and to support the creation of high quality research on apprenticeship in Canada. Here are some useful research resources. Please note these sources and findings do not necessarily represent the opinions of CAF-FCA or any of its stakeholders.

Canadian Resources

Apprenticeship Statistics

The latest data on apprenticeship is from 2007.  Data from 2008 will become available in the summer of 2010. 

• 2007 Statistics from Registered Apprenticeship Information System
  • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090625/dq090625c-eng.htm
    
• Completions
  • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090625/t090625c1-eng.htm
  • Trade Specific Information

  Registered apprenticeship training, Completions by the top ten trades (number), 2007
  Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
  1	Construction Electrician	3,690
  2	Carpenter	2,405
  3	Automotive Service Technician	2,000
  4	Hairstylist/Hairstyling	2,000
  5	Welder	1,205
  6	Plumber	1,105
  7	Industrial Mechanic-Millwright	945
  8	Steamfitter - Pipefitter	665
  9	Truck And Transport Mechanic	665
  10	Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Technician	625

  
  
• Registrations
  • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090625/t090625c2-eng.htm
  • Trade Specific Information

  Registered apprenticeship training, Registrations by the top ten trades (number), 2007
  Source: Registered Apprenticeship Information System (RAIS)
  1	Carpenter	46,330
  2	Construction Electrician	42,245
  3	Automotive Service Technician	24,735
  4	Welder	16,350
  5	Hairstylist/Hairstyling	16,040
  6	Steamfitter - Pipefitter	14,990
  7	Industrial Electrician	12,295
  8	Plumber	11,730
  9	Industrial Mechanic-Millwright	10,865
  10	Cook	10,790

  
  Ellis Chart for Red Seal Trades
  • Click here
    
    
  Ontario Budget Information
  • Ontario Construction Secretariat bulletin - March 26, 2010
    
    

Reports

• CAF-FCA Reports and Resources
  
  http://www.caf-fca.org/en/reports/
  
  Check out a CAF-FCA study that provides NAS data and apprentices’ perspectives on the Challenge to Finding an Employer Sponsor!
  Click Here
  
  
• Performance Driven: Labour Market Opportunities and Challenges for Canada's Motive Power Repair and Service Sector
  The motive power repair and service (MPRS) sector experienced growth from 2005 in the percentage of locations with 10 or more bays and a corresponding decline in the proportion of smaller locations. Currently, there are 66,263 establishments in the MPRS sector which employ an estimated 306,165 employees. Over half of sector business locations (57%) operated at full capacity during all 12 months in 2008.
  
  Click here for the full report.
  
  
• National Apprenticeship Survey:  Canada Overview Report
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-598-x/81-598-x2008001-eng.pdf
  
• Apprentice Completers and Mobility
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-004-x/2009002/article/10895-eng.htm
  
• Trends in the Trades: Registered Apprenticeship Registrations, Completions and Certification, 1991 to 2007
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/81-004-x/2009006/article/11127-eng.htm
  

International Resources

Reports

• OECD
  http://www.oecd.org/home/0,3305,,00.html
  
• NCVER Australia
  http://www.ncver.edu.au/
  
• European Centre for Vocational Education
  http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/
  
• INAP – International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship
  http://www.innovative-apprenticeship.net
  
• The Institute for Work, Skills and Training (IAQ)
  http://www.iaq.uni-due.de/index-e.php
  
• Policy Archive
  https://www.policyarchive.org/
  
• Manpower Inc.
  http://www.manpower.com/research/research.cfm
  
• City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development
  http://www.skillsdevelopment.org/Default.aspx?page=5
  
• Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA)
  http://www.avetra.org.au/index.shtml
  
• European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training – papers from conferences
  http://www.vet-research.net/conferences