How it Works

Do you have an event coming up? Are you looking for the perfect speaker? You’ve come to the right place!

Let CAF-FCA be your skilled trades keynote connection through our Trades Talent program. CAF-FCA is dedicated to connecting apprenticeship stakeholders from across Canada, and Trades Talent is another opportunity to support collaboration, as well as create efficiencies in finding inspirational and knowledgeable speakers.

Our speakers have lived experience or expertise in the skilled trades and are excited to help your event succeed and leave a lasting impression.

How to use the service

You can browse by topic or location to find the person who is the best fit for your needs. Once you find your perfect match, use the online form in their profile to connect directly with the speaker and you can begin your planning process.

Access to Trades Talent is complimentary, but the speakers may have a cost associated with their service, so please be sure to read through their profiles in order to ensure the range is right for you.

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Browse Speakers

Browse by topic, area of expertise or location to find the perfect trades speaker to best fit your needs.

Speaker profiles include biographical information and details about their experience and availability.

Topic / Area of Expertise

Stephanie Shrum

Program Manager

Stephanie has been in the employment services field for 18 years, in a number of different roles from Employment Counsellor to Director of Employment Services before joining the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum as a Program Manager.

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Email Speaker

Once you find a speaker, you can email them directly through our system to confirm your event details.

Access to Trades Talent is complimentary, but speakers may have a cost associated with their service. Please be sure to read through their profiles to ensure the range is right for you.

Stephanie Shrum

Speaker Profile

Legal statement

Please note, any interaction with the speaker beyond this point is between the requesting party and the speaker. CAF-FCA is not responsible for any planning related to the event or commitments from the speaker regarding the event. CAF-FCA is not liable for any breach of the commitment made between the speaker and the requesting party or the actions of the speaker during your commitment. CAF-FCA is not responsible for any cost associated with the speakers, including travel or insurance. CAF-FCA is not responsible for any thoughts, views, or information presented by individual speakers.

Moving forward to request a speaker will be interpreted as agreement with the above policy.