1. Key Contacts and Resources

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Key National Contacts

Contact / Organization	Description
Aboriginal Construction Careers http://www.aboriginalconstructioncareers.ca/	The Construction Sector Council created AboriginalConstructionCareers.ca to provide young Aboriginal Canadians with information that can help them choose the right career path.
Aboriginal Human Resource Council http://www.aboriginalhr.ca/	The Aboriginal Human Resource Council creates and markets a wide range of resources to help Aboriginal people participate fully in Canada's labour market.
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) Program http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/employment/ aboriginal_training/index.shtml	The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) program is geared to providing Aboriginal people with the skills they need to participate in mining, construction, fisheries, tourism, hydro development, and public infrastructure projects across Canada.
Apprentice Trades http://www.apprenticetrades.ca/	Apprentice Trades provides you with information about apprenticeships in your area.
Apprenticeship Pays: Just Ask Us http://www.apprenticeshippays.com	Developed by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, this online Employer Toolkit aims to help employers learn tips on how to recruit and retain apprentices.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum http://www.caf-fca.org/en/	The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is an inclusive national body that brings together all players in apprenticeship training.
Canadian Construction Association http://www.cca-acc.com/	Provides an exhaustive list of construction association by province
Canadian Construction Women http://www.constructionwomen.org/	Canadian Construction Women provides members with opportunities for support, mentoring, networking, community involvement, learning and development. It acts as a resource about construction and exists to attract and retain women in the industry.
Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) http://www.ic.gc.ca/cis-sic/cis-sic.nsf/IDE/cis-sic23defe.html	Statistics from Industry Canada on the construction industry.
Careers in Trades http://www.careersintrades.ca	Careers in Trades offers information about careers in skilled trades for employers, youth and educators.
Construction Sector Council http://www.csc-ca.org/	The Construction Sector Council (CSC) was created so that Canadians would have the most skilled and professional construction workforce in the world.

Selected Provincial Contacts

Contact / Organization	Description
Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative http://www.awdi-nb.ca/	The Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI) is the link to meet labour demand with solutions from the growing First Nations population in New Brunswick.
Bridges & Foundations Career Development Corporation http://www.bridgesandfoundations.ca/	The Bridges & Foundations Career Development Corporation, an initiative of the Saskatoon and Region Homebuilders Association, seeks to improve access to training and career opportunities in the residential construction industry while also focusing on the need to improve housing quality in the region.
Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers http://www.cmaw.ca/apprenticeship/	The Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers (CMAW) is a union of over 7000 members including carpenters, carpenter apprentices, lathers, millwrights, industrial workers and many other construction trades employees. It is the largest union representing construction workers in British Columbia, and offers information on apprenticeship including an apprentice bursary.
Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership http://www.latp.ca/home/	The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership (LATP) is a partnership between Labrador's three Aboriginal groups – Innu Nation, Nunatsiavut Government, Labrador Metis Nation and Nalcor Energy-Lower Churchill Project. Its mandate is to oversee a comprehensive Training-to-Employment Plan that will prepare Innu, Inuit and Métis individuals for employment opportunities created through resource development throughout Labrador.
Manitoba Construction Sector Council http://www.mbcsc.com/	The mandate of Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) is to assist Manitoba's construction sector by consulting industry stakeholders and offering solutions to their current and future human resource needs. The council's primary goal is to upgrade skills throughout the industry, and offers information on Aboriginal programs.
Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island http://www.mcpei.ca/	Funded under Service Canada’s Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy, the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) offers employment assistance in the form of job planning, job search, resume writing, wage subsidies, internship programs, and other initiatives aimed at advancing the employment opportunities of Aboriginal people regardless of where they live in the province.
Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs http://www.gov.ns.ca/abor/	The mandate of the Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs includes increasing public awareness and understanding of Aboriginal issues. Its website includes a variety of materials that will help you learn about the Mi’kmaq, their history, culture and modern day lives.
Ontario School Counsellors’ Association http://www.osca.ca/	The Ontario School Counsellors’ Association (OSCA) provides leadership and support in Guidance and Career Education for Guidance Teacher-Counsellors and students. Its website includes information on scholarships and financial assistance.
Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services (AB) http://www.rdaes.com	Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services is a non-profit organization that provides culturally appropriate employment assisted services to Aboriginal people in Red Deer and surrounding areas.
Vocational Training Centre for Aboriginals in Construction Trades http://www.cfpamc.ca/en.aspx	The Vocational Training Centre for Aboriginals in the Construction Trades (VTCACT) is a specialized and virtual school for Aboriginals that offers vocational training leading to the construction industry for residents of Quebec.

Select Resources

Resource	Resource
Employer Outreach Guide for Apprenticeship http://www.careersintrades.ca/reports/pdf/ Employer_Outreach_Guide_ENG_Final.pdf	This guide from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum this aims to assist employers with outreach efforts by providing resources and tips that have been tried and tested in the field.
Employer Toolkit on Apprenticeship http://www.careersintrades.ca/resources/pdf/ EmployerToolkitENG.pdf	The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum developed this Employer Toolkit to provide employers with everything they need to know about apprenticeship — what it is, why it benefits business, how it affects the bottom line, and how it works.
It Pays to Hire an Apprentice: Calculating the Return on Training Investment for Skilled Trades Employers in Canada http://www.caf-fca.org/en/reports/cf_it_pays_to_hire_an_apprentice.asp	This 2009 study from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum looks at the return on investment for apprenticeships across 16 trades.
Making it Work: On the Job Training for Aboriginal Apprenticeships http://www.caf-fca.org/files/cafabore.pdf	An information guide prepared for employers, apprentices, and journeypersons involved in the on-the-job portion of apprenticeship.
People and Performance: Building Alberta’s Future Construction Workforce http://www.buildingtradesalberta.ca/People_Performance_Report.pdf	Discussion paper from Building Trades of Alberta with good practices and recommendations on skills development and human resource management in the construction sector.
Various Construction Sector Council resources http://www.csc-ca.org/english/whatsnew_2.html	The Construction Sector Council has developed resources on topic such as mentoring, Aboriginal participation in the Construction industry, Red Seal trades and more.