Alberta is planning to invest $24 million per year over the next three years to create 3,200 apprenticeship seats.

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) announced a new partnership and  $100,000 in funding from RBC to boost women in trades.

The Apprenticeship Service is encouraging small- and medium-sized employers to hire Level 1 apprentices by offering $5,000 grants.

The Government of Canada has announced more than $33 million over five years for the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness (STAR) program.

The national, not-for-profit organization brings together employers, labour unions, training agencies and other stakeholder groups involved in developing the skilled trades workforce.

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is releasing a National Strategy for Supporting Women in Trades with four measurable action items.