Already struggling to replace retiring tradespeople, apprenticeship
programs are dealing with a new host of challenges related to mental
health and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these hurdles, programs are
citing overwhelming success, while anticipating a positive hiring
outlook in the coming years. The Foundation has conducted a biennial
survey of training programs across the U.S. and Canada since 2010. The
2022 edition of this survey examines the challenges faced by programs
and apprentices, recruitment and retention initiatives, life skills
initiatives, and the prevalence and impact of mental health and
substance use disorder issues within programs as well as the support
available to current apprentices.
Download the Report
Members of the media can request a copy of the report from
pr@ifebp.org.