Core Objectives

Promote Programs - Highlight Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Welding training.

Launch Initiative - Officially introduce the Red Seal Global Workforce Initiative.

Engage Stakeholders - Involve donors, technical institutes, and government partners.

Inspire Students - Motivate youth preparing for Canadian apprenticeships.

Strengthen Partnerships - Build bridges between African and Canadian institutions.

Who should attend?

Outcome & Grant Appeal

Overview

• Launch of pilot programs in Ghana and Nigeria.

• Signed MOUs with 3–5 training institutions.

• Commitments from 10+ employers and sponsors.

• Media coverage and stakeholder visibility

The ESTF will gather to highlight its training initiatives, recognize strategic partnerships, and foster relationships among students, donors, employers, and technical institutes concerning Canadian apprenticeship opportunities.

Our goal is to connect Africa’s untapped talent with global opportunities in the skilled trades by providing accessible training, mentorship, and certification pathways. We are dedicated to empowering apprentices, aiding underserved communities, and forming sustainable partnerships that promote economic growth and social change across the continent.

• African vocational training institutions

• Government ministries (Labour, Youth, Education, Migration)

• Canadian embassy and trade representatives

• Canadian employers and trade associations

• Philanthropic foundations and Grantmakers

• Diaspora leaders and community organizations

• Press and media outlets