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 2SLGBTQIA+, have a disability, or who are Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour) are especially encouraged to apply.

Leadership Application Instructions

There are five modules:

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork / Conflict Resolution
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Mental Health and Well-Being

Every participant who completes the mandatory requirements will receive a CAF-FCA Certificate of Completion. Mandatory requirements include:

  • Participates in virtual discussions
  • Writes and posts in a discussion group
  • Writes journal entries reflecting upon what they have learned
  • Produces a self-reflection piece focused on leadership (essay, Power Point, or video, etc.)

Applications for the September 2026 cohort are now open.

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I identify as a woman or as a gender diverse individual:*
I have direct experience working on the tools in a skilled trade:*
I am committed to completing the four-month program. I realize the program involves five modules of content and I am required to participate in discussions and produce discussion posts, journal entries and a self-reflection assignment:*
I am aware that the program starts in September 2026 and goes until January 2027 and that to accommodate different time zones virtual discussions will be held on Sunday afternoons:*
I realize that the program involves a time commitment of six hours per module and I will have approximately three to four weeks to complete each module:*