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February 18, 2019

Category: NEWS

SICA FUND MAKES TRADE SKILL DEVELOPMENT A REALITY FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tuesday, 18 December 2018 by Foundation Team
We are proud to share that we have joined forces with the Southern Interior Construction Association to establish a charitable fund in support of the regional initiatives that matter to their members. “The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) is excited for the opportunity to start a fund within the Construction Foundation of BC as a
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HERE FOR GOOD – SK FORM & FINISH INC

Tuesday, 04 December 2018 by Foundation Team
SK Form & Finish Inc. was launched in 1992 by Steve Kraushar when he and a part-time employee took on their first driveway job. Since that time SK has grown to specialize in all aspects of concrete formwork and concrete finishing. They understand and respect the construction process and invest in their team to ensure
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HERE FOR GOOD – MAPLE REINDERS

Tuesday, 09 October 2018 by Foundation Team
At the Construction Foundation of BC, we are fortunate to connect with amazing individuals and companies who are dedicated to enhancing the communities in which they live and work. Maple Reinders consistently gives back to the communities in which they live and work in a variety of forms. However, the commitment to giving back goes
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THE FUTURE GENERATION: GETTING TO KNOW RILEY MCBRIDE

Monday, 30 July 2018 by Foundation Team
Riley McBride is a first-year apprentice electrician and recent Mott Electric GP Women in Electrical Bursary recipient. We met up with Riley to learn more about her motivation for pursuing electrical as well as her own personal advice for women thinking of joining the trades. WHY ELECTRICAL? Riley’s original intent was to pursue a career
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HERE FOR GOOD – SKILLS READY CATALYST DISCOVERS ULTIMATE PEACE

Friday, 20 July 2018 by Foundation Team
  Earlier this month our Skills Ready Career Catalyst and Ultimate Skills Coach, Jimmy Roney, took some time out of the office to volunteer at a youth leadership camp named Ultimate Peace. Ultimate Peace was established by a group of dedicated volunteers who saw an opportunity to bring two groups of young people together, who
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IN THE NEWS: OKM students share results from Skills Ready showcase

Thursday, 05 July 2018 by Foundation Team
The Foundation is focused on helping to build the next generation of skilled workers. At our core, we are dedicated to helping youth become employable after graduation. Our Skills Ready initiative is one way that we support young people as they explore and prepare for jobs in the skilled trades and technologies. We would like
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IN THE NEWS: Students get ahead on safety with crushing experience

Sunday, 24 June 2018 by Foundation Team
Creating experiences that build learning opportunities for the next generation is what drives the Skills Ready team at CFBC. This drive is what turned a conversation after the 2018 Skills Canada Regional Competition at Camosun College into an amazing day for a group of Grade 8 students at Lansdowne Middle School. WHAT IF WE COULD…
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MOTT ELECTRIC GP LAUNCHES LEGACY FUND

Friday, 27 April 2018 by Foundation Team
  Photo:  Riley McBride, 1st year electrical apprentice & recent Mott Electric GP Women in Electrical Bursary recipient with Ellisha Mott, Manager of Mott Electric GP’s Fiber Optic Division   For Immediate Distribution Vancouver, BC– When we stand together in support of the communities in which we live and work, great things happen.  Members of
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HERE FOR GOOD – AFC CONSTRUCTION

Tuesday, 27 March 2018 by Foundation Team
Members of the Construction Industry in British Columbia and across Canada are committed to giving back to the communities in which they live and work. From corporate sponsored community gardens to unique back to work programs, construction industry members are giving back on big levels. As British Columbia’s Construction Charity, we want to recognize industry
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IN THE NEWS: CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP FUTURE WORKERS GET DRIVER’S LICENSES

Tuesday, 06 March 2018 by Foundation Team
The British Columbia construction workforce requires new recruits. A new program, The Shift, aims to help identify them among more than 1,000 young people who transition out of care in the province each year and begin their training for construction work—including helping them obtain a driver’s license. “While in care, these young people are part
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WOMEN BUILDING NATIONS & MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION

Thursday, 15 February 2018 by Foundation Team
In October 2017 the Foundation was pleased to provide an honorarium to Michelle Neil, RSE, to attend the Women Build Nations conference in Chicago. The Women Build Nations conference is for women of all ages and all skill levels who work, or aspire to work, in the construction trades. Whether they are a pre-apprentice or
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VICA ESTABLISHES FUND IN SUPPORT OF INDUSTRY TRAINING & EDUCATION

Friday, 02 February 2018 by Foundation Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, BC – Vancouver Island residents looking to enter or continue their education in the construction trades are now able to apply for funding support through the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) Training Fund. “With the looming labour shortage crisis in construction, everyone within the industry is seeking ways to fill the
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