Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation
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Who We Are

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. 

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

Raymond Massey

Skills/Compétences Canada

Melissa Young

NB Skilled Trades Consortium

Kelly Hoey

HIEC / ApprenticeSearch.com

Your Support Creates Real Impact

National Programs

Indigenous Mentorship

Indigenous Mentorship

Ensure access to the National Leadership Development Program and the National Mentor Development Program.



Indigenous Mentorship

Indigenous Mentorship

Indigenous Mentorship

Support the Journeypersons Mentoring Indigenous Apprentices program, providing respectful and culturally informed guidance in workplaces across Canada.

Equity Bursaries

Equity Bursaries

Equity Bursaries

Provides financial support to help trades professionals access conferences, training, and leadership development.

Future Projects

Equity Bursaries

Equity Bursaries

Build capacity for new initiatives that reduce barriers to apprenticeship and strengthen Canada’s skilled trades workforce. 

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