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Apprenticeship data you need when you need it. Click below to find out more information about this leading-edge technology.

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Employer Resource Hub

Explore funding and regional resources to recruit and retain apprentices. Click below for more information about the hub and helpful resources.

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How Employers are Supporting Apprentices Across...

In 2025, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) surveyed and interviewed 344 apprentices. Apprentices shared practices and approaches that employers are...

National Apprenticeship Registration Trends and Completion...

This report analyzes national and provincial trends in apprenticeship registrations and completions based on the latest available data (2023) from...

Parent Perceptions of Careers in the...

This report summarizes parent perceptions of careers in the skilled trades. Themes addressed include knowledge about apprenticeship training and the...