There is a business case that supports investment by skilled trades employers in essential skills training, according to the report released by CAF-FCA: The Business Case for Essential Skills Training in the Skilled Trades (available at www.caf-fca.org).

CAF-FCA conducted a national survey with skilled trades employers to investigate participation in essential skills training and the corresponding return on investment. Respondents represented a variety of regions, business sizes and trades.

Findings show that 45 per cent of employers provided essential skills training to their tradespeople. Employers surveyed invested a median of $1,125 per learner and realized a total benefit of $4,071, supporting the business case for essential skills training. For every dollar invested, employers observed a return of $3.08.

This CAF-FCA webinar shares insights into employer experiences, participation levels, training content, and related costs and benefits, providing a more complete picture of workplace training in Canada’s skilled trades community.