FROM LABOURER TO LEAD – JESSICA SIDHU
Thursday, 24 October 2019
by Foundation Team
STARTING ON THE TOOLSJessica Sidhu is the Lead Project Coordinator with Kinetic Construction, and is a great example of the opportunities that are available within the secondary school system. Sidhu got her start in the construction industry when she was 17 years old. She took an ACE IT (now “Youth Train in Trades”) program during
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A LOOK BACK: BEHIND THE SCENES…ON A BOAT!
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
by Foundation Team
Last December 4th, a group of students from Byrne Creek Secondary in Burnaby were treated to a very special behind-the-scenes tour. This Skills Ready tour took place in the Port of Vancouver. As the largest and most diversified port in Canada, the Port of Vancouver connects with over 170 economies around the world and extends
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A LOOK BACK: GULF ISLANDS SECONDARY SCHOOL WINTER SHOWCASE
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
by Foundation Team
Showcase Events are produced in partnership with schools and educators to bring industry professionals and Future Builders together into shop classes. These events provide a fantastic opportunity for students to pitch their design-build process and demonstrate their skills in front of prospective employers. Last year, the Skills Ready team held a memorable showcase event with
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HONOUR YOUR HEALTH: SKILL BUILDING THROUGH PLAY
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
by Foundation Team
Through our Ultimate Skills initiative, the Construction Foundation of BC is proud to support Ultimate Spirit, an ISPARC Honour Your Health Challenge, developed to introduce the youth of Stz-uminus First Nation to the game of Ultimate Frisbee. Last March, Ultimate Spirit took flight with a gathering of community and supporters in celebration of life, health
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