TIMBER WOLF LEGACY FUND OPENS DOORS FOR NEW GENERATION

VICTORIA, BC (SEPTEMBER 28, 2022) – By the age of 17, René B. Delisle had earned his first trade ticket as a saw filer and over the course of a very full life, went on to gain skills as a Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Welder and more.  His love of learning motivated him to support apprentices and provide encouragement
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INDUSTRY COLLABORATION + HANDS ON LEARNING = TRADES RELATED SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH

René Ragetli, CFBC’s Director of Project Operations, has been connected with Milieu Children and Family Services for a few years now. He’s worked closely with the Youth team at the South Vancouver Learning Centre on various workshops and projects. This past summer René introduced the group to the BC Regional Council of Carpenters, in Delta
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SHIFT FUND REMOVES ROADBLOCKS FOR YOUNG REFUGEE TO GET DRIVER TRAINING 

Sadaat relocated to Canada from Afghanistan, in 2018. At the time, he was still under 19 and was connected to the Ministry of Child and Families Development which helped to support him during his transition to life in Canada. Sadaat’s youth worker, Mohamed, was instrumental in helping him to navigate life in the lower mainland
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BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK LEADS TO PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP.

Career changes can be difficult in a new economic environment. After immigrating to Canada, Jawed obtained work in security and delivery driving. He worked diligently for five years with two companies and was ready for a change. In searching through career options, Jawed determined that the skilled trades was for him. “I reached out to
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