|

CAF-FCA Launches Enhanced Program under Canadian Apprenticeship Service

EIN CAF FCA 400

September 20, 2022

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) and its partners – the Canadian Construction Association, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board, Apprenticesearch.com, BuildForce Canada and SkillPlan launched their Canadian Apprenticeship Service program, are distributing grants to employers who hire Level one apprentices. To support apprentice employment, the federal government’s Apprenticeship Service is encouraging small- and medium-sized employers to hire Level 1 apprentices by offering $5,000 grants. Employers may receive $10,000 if they hire a Level 1 apprentice from an equity-deserving group.

CAF-FCA research indicates that over the five-year period from 2022 to 2026, an estimated 122,380 new journeypersons will be required to sustain workforce certification levels across the 50-plus Red Seal trades – the nationally recognized standard for skilled trades in Canada. The recruitment of 256,000 apprentices will be required to keep pace with certification demand. Workforce retirements are driving this demand. “Low employer participation rates in apprenticeship persist” says France Daviault, “with only 19 per cent of employers hiring and training apprentices. Given the urgency of Canada’s training challenge, it is important the Canadian Apprenticeship Service has a high employer uptake so youth and equity-deserving groups access much needed training opportunities.”

CAF-FCA and its partners are well-positioned to make this program a success combining employer engagement with high quality training. Through research and extensive consultations with industry, CAF-FCA and its partners understand training best practices and have created a model shaped to meet employer needs, increasing the chances of successful program implementation. Employers will be provided an incentive for hiring an apprentice, training related to mentoring, inclusion and essential skills will also be available providing much needed supports to SMEs who do not have HR staff. International research indicates these types of supports, while accompanied by financial incentives, facilitates meaningful workplace attachment. CAF-FCA and its partners are providing these additional supports to employers at no cost through their Canadian Apprenticeship Service.

ApprenticeSearch.com is an online tool that matches employers and prospective apprentices helping employers connect to those interested in pursuing careers in the trades. The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board connects employers to job-ready Indigenous candidates. Workplace mentorship and respectful workplace courses are offered by BuildForce Canada – which supports the construction industry with labour market information, tools and resources – and SkillPlan, a nationally recognized leader in workforce development programming.

For more information on how the CAF-FCA program works, visit apprenticesearch.com/cas or contact CAF-FCA’s Apprenticeship Service Program Manager, Stephanie Shrum at stephanie@caf-fca.org.

www.caf-fca.org

Related Articles


Latest Articles

  • A Closer Look at ESA’s EV Charger Installation Blitz & EV Charger Considerations

    A Closer Look at ESA’s EV Charger Installation Blitz & EV Charger Considerations

    Earlier this year, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) conducted an EV charger installation ‘blitz’ as part of their campaign to educate homeowners and consumers, in an effort to improve EV charger installation safety in Ontario. Read More…

  • I Have Two Questions for You

    I Have Two Questions for You

    November 24, 2023 By Keith Sones, Valard EVP Strategy & Business Development I have two questions for you. First, how many people do you think you’ll meet in your life? It’s not that hard to determine, quite frankly. Yes, it requires a lot of assumptions to represent the “average” person, but it is possible. Before… Read More…

  • Sonepar Partners with Design de Plume on Land Acknowledgement

    Sonepar Partners with Design de Plume on Land Acknowledgement

    November 24, 2023 Sonepar Canada announced on its LinkedIn page that it has partnered with a women-led, indigenous-owned design team,  Design de Plume Inc. to create a four-piece art collection to acknowledge the land that their head offices are built upon. “At Sonepar, we are committed to fostering a trusted partnership with Indigenous communities across Canada…. Read More…

  • September Building Permits: Housing Intentions in B.C. Lead Overall Gains in Residential Sector

    September Building Permits: Housing Intentions in B.C. Lead Overall Gains in Residential Sector

    November 20, 2023 The total monthly value of building permits in Canada decreased 6.5% in September to $11.2 billion, with most of the drop attributed to the monthly decline in the institutional component. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits was down 7.5% to $6.4 billion in September. Housing intentions in British Columbia lead… Read More…


Changing Scene

  • More Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Homes Coming to B.C., Zoning Barriers Removed

    More Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Homes Coming to B.C., Zoning Barriers Removed

    November 24, 2023 B.C. is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster. “Anyone looking for a place to live in a community they love knows how hard it is – and outdated zoning… Read More…

  • NWT: Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board Call for Applications

    NWT: Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board Call for Applications

    November 24, 2023 The Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board for Northwest Territories is seeking applications for an Employer Representative to fill a three-year term. The Board serves as an advisor to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment on matters related to training and certification of apprenticeship, trades and occupations. It consists of seven industry members… Read More…

  • Nexans Canada Launches Low Carbon Offer

    Nexans Canada Launches Low Carbon Offer

    November 24, 2023 Nexans products integrate over 14% recycled copper and 100% low carbon aluminium in their conductors. This makes Nexans one of the most sustainable cable manufacturers on the market; a point reinforced by their localized industrial footprint, where 100% of Nexans’ products are Canadian made, and by Nexans’ continuous reduction of CO2 emissions… Read More…

  • Electrical Safety Authority Shares Tips for Staying Safe this Holiday Season

    Electrical Safety Authority Shares Tips for Staying Safe this Holiday Season

    November 24, 2023 The holiday season is fast approaching and homes across Ontario are decking their halls with electrical décor. According to a new survey from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), half (49 per cent) of Ontarians are planning to decorate for a holiday this year or next, yet nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) did… Read More…