The Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation is an independent, registered charity governed by its own board of directors. Created by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, the Foundation ensures charitable giving is managed transparently and separately from membership activities.

To advance opportunity, equity, and leadership in Canada’s skilled trades through charitable giving.

For 25 years, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has been Canada’s national voice for apprenticeship. The Foundation builds on this legacy by enabling donors to directly invest in people—breaking down barriers and building a more inclusive trades workforce.

Canada is a place where there is equitable access to apprenticeship training and advancement.
Meet the leaders guiding the Foundation’s national impact.
Our volunteer Board of Directors brings together experience from across Canada’s skilled trades, education, and apprenticeship systems. Their leadership ensures accountability, transparency, and alignment with our mission to build an inclusive skilled trades future.

Shaudia Ricketts
Kiewit Corporation (Chair)

Jim Szautner
SAIT

Keeley Prockiw
PCL Industrial Management

Raymond Massey
Skills/Compétences Canada

Melissa Young
NB Skilled Trades Consortium

Kelly Hoey
HIEC / ApprenticeSearch.com
Ensure access to the National Leadership Development Program and the National Mentor Development Program.
Support the Journeypersons Mentoring Indigenous Apprentices program, providing respectful and culturally informed guidance in workplaces across Canada.
Provides financial support to help trades professionals access conferences, training, and leadership development.
Build capacity for new initiatives that reduce barriers to apprenticeship and strengthen Canada’s skilled trades workforce.
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