2026 Apprentice Awards
Sponsorships NOW AVAILABLE!
The CTMA Education Fund is proud to champion the next generation of skilled trades professionals through the Annual Apprentice Awards. This program recognizes and supports Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices who are building careers in Canada’s evolving manufacturing sector.
By investing in emerging talent, we’re not only celebrating individual achievement—we’re strengthening the future of the tooling, machining, and advanced manufacturing industry across Canada. The program also helps elevate awareness of skilled trades as a rewarding, competitive, and essential career path.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open
Support the future of our industry by becoming a sponsor of the Annual Apprentice Awards. Your contribution directly impacts the next generation of talent—helping provide financial support, tools, and training resources to those entering the trades.
What will apprentices receive?
- Apprentices could receive an award of up to $1,000
- Pre-Apprentices could receive an award of up to $500
- Plus: Tools, training packages, and other trade-related items (subject to the level of sponsorship received)
THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR’S SPONSORS:
CTMA Education Fund
The CTMA Education Fund in Honour of George H. Shaffer and Michael G. Solcz Sr., was established in 1994 to support and encourage apprenticeship and skilled trades training—something that has always been a passion of theirs. George Shaffer and Michael Solcz Sr. were founding members of the CTMA, and both served as President in the early years of the Association.