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WORKPLACE ALTERNATIVE TRADES TRAINING UPDATE!

The Future Looks Bright for this WATT Alumnus!

WORKPLACE ALTERNATIVE TRADES TRAINING

WATT connects future electricians with the entry level skills needed to get started!

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR EMPOWERED FUTURES

CFBC's grants and bursaries help to remove barriers to employment for the next generation of skilled worker.

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IN COMMUNITIES, FOR COMMUNITIES

Established in 2012, the Construction Foundation is a registered Canadian charity.
We contribute to community sustainability through engagement in charitable initiatives
and a commitment to education, employment and research initiatives.

THE FOUNDATION AT WORK

SKILLS READY

Skills Ready provides tools for young people to prove they are work ready.

SKILLS READY is an initiative developed to support high school students as they prepare for and access jobs in the skilled trades.

RESEARCH

Investing in research ensures a vibrant and progressive future for our Industry. As research projects are completed, the final reports will be shared on the website.

Funding may be provided for research projects that build upon and support the sustainability of the construction industry with a focus on enhancing safety and improving industry practices.

GRANTS & FUNDING

The Construction Foundation provides grants to support a number of projects across the entire province.

To date, we have distributed over $3 Million in support of skilled trade and technological education in BC’s K – 12 system. If you are interested in applying for a grant, please review the granting protocols for each opportunity.

We are currently accepting applications for Research Funding and Scholarships & Bursaries.

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY

The Foundation's pillar program, Skills Ready, provides tools for young people to prove they are work ready, while enabling them to a build a real world understanding of the advantages that starting out in the skilled trades and technologies can do for their future. With guidance and support provided by our team of Career Catalysts, Skills Ready connects industry with educators and young people to help bridge the gap into apprenticeship and long term careers.

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Young people are participating in Skills Ready Showcase Events, Opportunity Fairs and Workplace Tours across BC

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Educators invite our Career Catalysts into their classrooms to present Skills Ready and LearnSafe content as a complement their curriculum

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Employers are engaged with Skills Ready and are providing opportunities for young people to explore careers in the skilled trades and technologies

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Indigenous youth from across BC have engaged with our initiatives on their skill development journey.

LATEST NEWS

Read more +20 January 2023 By CFBC PR in NEWS

Former Chef Cooking Up Successful Electrical Career Thanks to WATT Program

Read more +12 January 2023 By CFBC PR in NEWS

ALL ROADS CATALYSTS INSPIRE FUTURE COMMUNITY BUILDERS TO CHART THEIR OWN COURSES INTO EMPLOYMENT AND BEYOND

Read more +01 December 2022 By CFBC PR in NEWS

Meaningful Employment Made Easier Thanks to Help from WATT Program

WITH THANKS TO OUR DONORS

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