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 Form

Applications for the September 2024 cohort have now closed. Stay tuned for information on the Feb 2025 cohort.

There are five modules. Module topics are:

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

Every participant who completes the mandatory requirements will receive a CAF-FCA Certificate of Completion as well as a digital badge.  All items related to mandatory requirements must be submitted to the module facilitator. Mandatory requirements include:

  • Participates in virtual discussions
  • Write and posts on the Linked In 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 will be reviewed by the Office to Advance Women Apprentices.  Those accepted into the program will be emailed by July 26th, 2024. We do have a limited number of spaces available in the program, so it is possible not all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to join. Those not accepted into the cohort may be put on a waitlist and may be considered to participate in future cohorts.

Those interested in applying to the National Leadership Development Program must provide the following information: