Evidence provided in the textbook indicates that apprenticeship programs tend to attract greater representation from specific sectors of the labour market, particularly First Nations, women, and members of visible minorities.

Apprenticeship Programs

Formal programs combining workplace training and classroom learning to equip individuals with practical and theoretical skills in a trade or profession.

Labour Market

The supply and demand for labor, where employers seek to hire workers and workers look for jobs.

Visible Minorities

Groups of people who are not part of the majority race or ethnic group in a specific area, often identifiable by physical characteristics.