Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation
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Who We Are

Foundation Purpose

The Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation (the Foundation) is a registered charity approved to operate in Canada. It was created by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum in order to meet the needs of apprentices in Canada who face systemic and financial barriers to apprenticeship completion and advancement. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and its policies reflect the regulations and requirements of the Act.


The Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation provides professional development and training programs to apprentices from equity priority groups to assist them in progressing in to leadership or entrepreneurial roles. Through a bursary program it also provides funding for apprentices from equity priority groups to access professional development that may require travel or accommodation.

Mission

Our Story

Our Story

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

Our Story

Our Story

Our Story

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. 

Vision

Our Story

Vision

Canada is a place where there is equitable access to apprenticeship training and advancement.

National Board of Directors

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. 

2025 Board of Directors

Shaudia Ricketts

 Kiewit Corporation (Chair) 

Jim Szautner

SAIT

Keeley Prockiw

PCL Industrial Management

Melissa Young

NB Skilled Trades Consortium

Kelly Hoey

HIEC / ApprenticeSearch.com

Your Support Creates Real Impact

National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Trades

National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Trades

National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Trades

Your donation allows women and non-binary apprentices to participate in this program barrier free. 

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National Mentor Development Program for Women in the Trades

National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Trades

National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Trades

Your donation allows women and non-binary apprentices and trades professionals to participate in this program barrier free.

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Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

 The primary aim of the National Program for Journeypersons Supporting Indigenous Apprentices is to empower journeypersons in the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills. Your donation will help enhance the retention and career advancement opportunities for Indigenous apprentices in the trades by building journeyperson capacity to effectively mentor.

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Bursaries

Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

Your donations will help to reduce the barriers for women and individuals from equity priority groups to attend professional development opportunities. In addition, your contributions will help to reduce barriers to apprenticeship completions. 

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