Apprenticeship Inclusion and Certification

Introduction

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is re-examining its approach to apprenticeships in the trades. Through behavioural insights capacity building and running trials, an Impact Canada Fellow is supporting women, youth, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to work in the trades, and increasing employer engagement with apprenticeship. By learning what works and why, ESDC will provide thought leadership on increasing inclusion and certification in Canada’s labour force.