Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

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National Program for Journeypersons Supporting Indigenous Apprentices

The primary aim of the National Program for Journeypersons Supporting Indigenous Apprentices is to empower journeypersons in the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills. The goal of the program is to enhance the retention and career advancement opportunities for Indigenous apprentices in the trades by building journeyperson capacity to effectively mentor.

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Program Overview

Individuals enrolled in the National Program for Journeypersons Supporting Indigenous Apprentices will participate in five modules and engage in group discussions facilitated by subject matter experts. Practical, trades-based examples will provide valuable guidance for overcoming workplace challenges, especially pertaining to developing effective mentorship relationships. This program will help to empower journeypersons to become effective mentors and future leaders in the skilled trades.

Program Highlights

Subject matter experts will deliver training on topics that will support effective mentorship. Participants are required to complete all five modules and participate in virtual discussions.

An online learning platform allows participants to complete tasks at their own pace. Group discussions are scheduled at the end of each module to discuss key issues. The full program will take approximately five months to complete.

MODULE 1 :

INTRO TO FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT PEOPLES IN CANADA

MODULE 2 :

CULTURAL COMPETENCY

MODULE 3 :

KNOWING YOUR APPRENTICES

MODULE 4 :

COMMUNICATION

MODULE 5 :

BEING AN EFFECTIVE MENTOR

Program Outcomes

The program provides tools and resources to increase the mentoring and teaching abilities of participants as well as their knowledge and motivation to mentor Indigenous apprentices in the trades. Program graduates may find opportunities to use these new skills in a variety of settings:

formal on-site mentorship of apprentices
informal mentorship of apprentices or peers
within their unions
within the skilled trades community

To excel in this program, participants must successfully finish the coursework, virtual discussions and assignments within each module. Vital elements for success include active engagement and adherence to course schedules. The ultimate objective is for participants to acquire mentorship expertise and develop the ability to navigate challenging work environments.

CAF-FCA is dedicated to providing compelling and purposeful resources to aid participants in cultivating their mentorship abilities. Our commitment is to assist you on your learning journey in a manner that is both meaningful and beneficial, as partners in the pursuit of your success.

A Successful Journey

Each module should take an estimated six to eight hours per week to complete. Learning materials and content are provided through an online platform. Throughout the program, participants share ideas in discussion posts and journal entries. A facilitator will be available to offer support and active participation is encouraged throughout. The program culminates in a final assignment based on all course content.

For more detailed information, please refer to our Participant Guide.

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Women or gender diverse individuals in their final year of their apprenticeship or who are journeypersons in a construction or manufacturing trade 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 (e.g., who are newcomers, identify as 2SLGBTQ+, have a disability, or who are Indigenous, or a person of colour) are especially encouraged to apply.