Have you ever hired an apprentice? The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum wants to hear from you.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), a national, non-profit organization that promotes apprenticeship training and a partner with CCA on several initiatives, is exploring employer perceptions of apprenticeship in light of current business realities.
Employers are facing additional challenges in the recent economic climate. For example, COVID-19 has contributed to the decline in apprenticeship registrations and completions, negatively impacting apprentice employment and training especially for new first-year apprentices. Other current challenges include rising costs of inputs, supply chain disruptions for key components, materials and fuel, and shortages of journeypersons. CAF-FCA would like to speak directly to employers about these issues and others to provide industry-driven insights and recommendations to government. This work is being funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.
If you are interested in contributing your thoughts, please contact Emily Arrowsmith, Director of Research and Programs at CAF-FCA, at emily@caf-fca.org to arrange a Zoom or Teams call or complete the survey below before November 30.