Former Chef Cooking Up Successful Electrical Career Thanks to WATT Program

Workplace Alternative Trades Training (WATT) program graduate Kurtis is enjoying his newfound career path in the trades following a successful transition from a decade-plus career as a culinary chef. Kurtis’ shift to electrical was brought on by a combination of passion and necessity and has resulted in a successful start to a trades apprenticeship.  “[Getting

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

Indigenous young people across British Columbia are making great strides in their personal and professional development with support from a team of committed and dedicated career development professionals.  CFBC’s All Roads team is on a mission to hack old systems and create new pathways to employment for members of First Nations communities in BC.   “Success is

Meaningful Employment Made Easier Thanks to Help from WATT Program

Individuals looking to enter the electrical trades have likely heard about the Workplace Alternative Trades Training program, more commonly referred to as WATT. The WATT program is the result of a collaboration between the Western Joint Electrical Training Society (Western JETS), IBEW Locals 230, 993 and 1003, and the Construction Foundation of British Columbia (CFBC).

EDUCATION, ELDERS’ GUIDANCE, AND A GO-GETTER ATTITUDE ARE THE FOUNDATIONS OF NEELAS’ SUCCESS

Neela is an Ulkatcho and Secwepemc woman, carving her own path to success with a go-getter attitude, and vision for her future and full intention to reconnect with her culture. During her school days, she dropped into youth centres to connect with mentors, gain access to several supports and help her keep focused to achieve

Action planning the journey towards a secure future, Indigenous youth inspired by community.

Silas is a Tl’kemtsin man who is mapping out his pathway to securing a safe future for his community. Working with the All Roads team, Silas is developing an action plan to meet his goals and the next steps include obtaining his driver’s and security licences. Silas has experience volunteering with community events and has

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) informed by Indigenous Perspectives

Typically, Indigenous worldviews hold a holistic viewpoint that recognizes the connections between all things. Western viewpoints have a tendency to silo values without considering the whole or oversimplify the relationships between all things. That being said, a new approach is being considered by First Nations, government, and industry to each create social, environmental, and governance

FROM MENTORSHIP TO LEADERSHIP: community connections support success for youth in B.C.

Brody is Haida from Old Masset. Raised in Prince Rupert, he recently moved to BC’s southern interior looking to build his life. After obtaining a handful of certificates, Brody engaged with All Roads for one-on-one employment support including resume writing and how to market his newly developed skills.  Brody is currently working as a Captain

NEW MACHINES, EXCITED STUDENTS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF MANUFACTURING: SUMMER STUDENTS GET CREATIVE WITH A CNC MACHINE

Wesley Beavan is a Technology Education Instructor at a Richmond high school. After receiving some funding and new machinery through the BCMMAG Fund, he was inspired to organize a 4-week manufacturing summer camp to introduce a group of youth to the world of manufacturing, focusing on metal fabrication and manufacturing. Students in attendance were introduced

BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund Receives Key Contribution From Industry Leader Elliot-Matsuura

October 5, 2022 (Vancouver, BC) The Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) is proud to announce that the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund (BCMMAG) has received a generous donation from Elliott-Matsuura Canada Inc. to support the group’s continuing efforts to raise awareness surrounding manufacturing trades in the province of BC. More specifically, funds received from Elliot-Matsuura Canada

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

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

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