18. Key Results or Outcomes

 What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? Graduates of program are highly skilled and valued journeypersons in trades workforce. Graduates have become mentors of apprentices currently in program.
19. Difficulties or Barriers What difficulties or barriers to success have been experienced by this program, if any? Shortage of journeyperson mentors
20. Promotion / Publication Channels How is information about the program or initiative publicised or promoted to potential participants? Marketing tools including community information sessions, brochures, and high school visits. Advertising includes, brochures, school posters, community posters, newspaper advertisements, and website.

21. Future Plans

 Please give brief details of any future plans for this initiative, especially key objectives or planned changes. The CCAP program guidelines are revisited annually to ensure that they meet the needs of the community.
22. Other Relevant Info Please provide any other important information about this initiative which is not covered in your previous responses.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Priority given to applicants who have been residents on or before January 1st of application year
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have been a full-time student (high school or post secondary) within the last five years. Each publicly-funded Institution will give a description of what they consider to be a full-time student. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request this confirmation of eligibility from their school.
  • Must possess Grade 12 High School Diploma or must be on track to graduate. Must have achieved minimum course and grade requirements for the Apprenticeship Trade they are applying for as set by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. GED is accepted ONLY where accepted by trade requirements.
  • Candidates must pass the CCAP benchmark on the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)
  • This is an entry-level apprenticeship program; priority will be given to applicants with no previous trade experience (excluding RAP)

***Competition is also open to RAP Apprentices who have completed first year hours with no more than 450 hours past first year contract completion date and have or are scheduled to complete first year technical training.