Professional Development Programs

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

PARTICIPANT APPLICATION

National Leadership Development Program

Women and gender diverse individuals in the final year of their apprenticeship or who are certified journeypersons may apply. We recognize the distinct barriers faced by women and gender-diverse people from multiply-marginalized backgrounds in accessing this type of training. Those from diverse backgrounds (who are newcomers, identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+, have a disability, or who are Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour) are especially encouraged to apply.

Leadership Application Instructions

If you are interested in the National Leadership Development Program for Women in Manufacturing Skilled trades cohort in September 2025 organized by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, please contact Susan at smclachlan@emccanada.org.

Please note: the September 2025 cohort is open to manufacturing trades only and registration will be processed through EMC. We’ll reopen to all trades in February 2026 and applications will return to CAF-FCA.