CAF-FCA Research & Reports: Please click on the title(s) below to download your free copy. |
1. Apprentices Enrolled
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has conducted two important studies that examine the return on apprenticeship training for apprentices. Conducted in collaboration with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, the two studies compliment the CAF-FCA groundbreaking 2006 investigation into the return on apprenticeship training investment for employers, and provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing apprentices in Canada. |
A. Apprentices Enrolled at Publicly Funded Colleges and Institutes - Profiles, Investments and Perceptions
(PDF Full report - 30 pages - 1.67MB) |
 PDF | HTML coming soon |
B. Apprentices Enrolled in Classroom Training at Private Training Providers - A Comparative Analysis with
the Experiene of Apprentices at Publicly Funded Colleges and Institutes (34 pages - 1.97 MB) |
PDF | HTML coming soon |
2. Apprenticeship – Building a skilled workforce for a strong bottom line.
Return on Apprenticeship Training Investment for Employers – A study of 15 trades
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has conducted a landmark study that examines
the Return on Apprenticeship Training Investment. Previous studies in this area focused only on cost and shied away
from the question of benefits.The CAF-FCA’s study confirms that benefits generated by apprentices outweigh the training costs. |
A. Return on Apprenticeship Training Investment for Employers - A study of 15 trades
(PDF Full report - 52 pages) |
PDF |  HTML |
| B. Executive Summary (8 pages) |
(386 KB) |
C. ROTI Trade Profiles (13 pages)
Each of 13 one-page profiles includes a synopsis of an employer's investment for a given trade with particular attention to the cost vs. the benefit of apprenticeship to the employer. Get the financial facts on apprenticeship today by downloading the profiles. |
(1.06 MB) |
3. The Link Between Essential Skills and Success in Apprenticeship Training – An Analysis of Selected Essential Skills Initiatives In Apprenticeship Across Canada
This report:
- Describes Essential Skills;
- Explains why a lack of these skills in apprentices and journeypersons negatively affects the apprenticeship community;
- Examines the benefits, success factors, and challenges associated with implementing Essential Skills and Apprenticeship initiatives;
- Contains case studies on seven organizations;
- Provides a summary of 47 Essential Skills and Apprenticeship initiatives across Canada; and
- Identifies recommendations for future work.
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A. The Link Between Essential Skills and Success in Apprenticeship Training
(PDF Full report - 114 pages - 2 MB) |
PDF | HTML |
4. Accessing and Completing Apprenticeship Training in Canada – Perceptions of Barriers:
Focuses on some of the perceived barriers that apprentices may face when accessing and completing apprenticeship training in Canada. Also looks at some recommendations and next steps for overcoming some common barriers. |
A. Accessing and Completing Apprenticeship Training in Canada
(Full report - 66 pages) |
(5.5 MB) |
| B. Executive Summary (8 pages) |
(1.01 MB) |
| C. Consultation report for the Accessibility project (10 pages) |
(299 KB) |
| D. Link to Accessibility project page |
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E. Illustrative Practices (41 Pages)
Provides examples of apprenticeship/skilled trades-related programs
and practices across the country which address some of the barriers
to accessing and completing apprenticeship training in Canada, and
encourage participation in apprenticeship. |
(271 KB) |
5. Employer Toolkit (13 pages)
Provides tips and tools for employers to successfully implement an apprenticeship program. Contains information such as:
- Why apprenticeship makes good business sense
- Four Employer Profiles
- Benefits of Training Apprentices
- Tips to a Successful Apprenticeship
- Workplace Mentors/Coaches - A Guide for Journeypersons and Front-Line Supervisors
- Getting Started
Roles and Responsibilities.
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(1.0 MB) |
| 6. Regional Consultation reports on the Promotion project
Provides a listing of some apprenticeship/skilled trades-related programs and promotional activities in 12 provinces/territories of the country. |
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7. Media Backgrounder (on apprenticeship training in Canada)
(49 Pages)
This report examines:
- The problem – perceived current and future skilled tradesperson shortage
- Some of the causes of the problem
- Skilled trades facts
- Some solutions
- The post-secondary apprenticeship option.
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(483 KB) |
8. Apprenticeship Summit 2004 Building on
Commitments CAF-FCA
Conference Summary
(8 Pages)
Conference evaluation and summary.
The overall conference program included workshop presentations that can be accessed on line at
http://www.caf-fca.org/english/apprenticeshipsummit2k4.asp |
(1.74 MB) |
9. 2002 Conference Concurrent Session Report and Executive Summary
(92 Pages) This document provides a summary reporting of the 24 concurrent sessions delivered throughout the conference.
The conference program was intended to share, showcase and discuss strategies/activities various segments of the apprenticeship community are implementing to address regional or national priorities within a specific sector or trade. |
(1.74 MB) |
10. Making it Work (26 pages)
“Making it Work (On-the-job Training in Apprenticeship)” is an essential guide that helps you to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the key people involved in apprenticeship training:
- The apprentice
- The supervising Journeyperson, and
- The employer.
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(502 KB) |
11. Aboriginal version of Making it Work (26 pages)
“Making it Work (On-the-job Training in Apprenticeship) Aboriginal version” contains similar information as described above, but is customized for an Aboriginal audience. |
(725 KB) |
12. Highlights of the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Awareness and Perception Study (4 pages)
Compares the 2004 benchmark research to the 2005 research and provides highlights of:
- The awareness, attitudes and perception of youth and their influencers towards skilled trades and apprenticeship throughout Canada, and
- The likelihood of Canadian youth to consider careers in skilled trades.
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(36 KB) |
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