WOMEN IN TRADES STUDENTS GET THEIR MOTORS RUNNING AT KONQUER CUSTOM RODS
Tuesday, 08 November 2022
by Foundation Team
November 7, 2022, Kelowna, B.C. – Women in Trades students from School District 23 and Okanagan College received a behind-the-scenes tour with Konquer Custom Rods and Motorcycles today. The Women in Trades programs, funded through the Industry Training Authority, offer women a supportive training environment where they can explore a variety of trades while also learning valuable
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TIMBER WOLF LEGACY FUND OPENS DOORS FOR NEW GENERATION
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
by Foundation Team
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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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RALLIES TO HELP YOUTH AT RISK GET A LEG UP IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Monday, 11 July 2022
by Foundation Team
Today, a group of youth from YWCA’s Strive program connected with trade professionals to learn about opportunities to work in the skilled trades. The event, hosted in partnership by the Construction Foundation of BC, Vancouver Regional Construction Association, and the YWCA’s Strive program provided a group of youth with an immersive experience to “try-on” a trade
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THE SHIFT FUND HELPS TO LEVEL UP JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN CONSTRUCTION
Monday, 11 July 2022
by Foundation Team
Having a driver’s licence opens new doors to future careers for young people and for Alex, getting his licence helped him to get a promotion at work. Having a driver’s licence opens new doors to future careers for young people, and for Alex, getting his licence helped him to get a promotion at work. Alex,
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THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR WORKPLACE ALTERNATIVE TRADES TRAINING ALUMNUS
Thursday, 07 July 2022
by Foundation Team
When Cowichan Tribes member, Brad Thorne, first started gaining experience in construction, he had no idea that he was going to like the work so much. His first jobs saw him working in carpentry and gaining a variety of skills. When he mentioned to a foreman that he was interested in getting his ticket, the foreman
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TRADES EXPLORATION AND SKILL-BUILDING AT CHALO SCHOOL IN FORT NELSON
Thursday, 30 June 2022
by Foundation Team
From left to right: Cyndi Bonn, All Roads Community Catalyst; Randy Grey, Education Catalyst; Kathi Dickie, Catalyst, Indigenous Communities Fort Nelson First Nation and Chalo School invited CFBC team members into the community to host a month-long Trades Exploration workshop for FNFN members. The workshop, organized and managed by CFBC Community Catalysts, Kathi Dickie and
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CFBC NAMED AN INAUGURAL STANLEY BLACK & DECKER MAKERS GRANT RECIPIENT
Thursday, 09 June 2022
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June 9, 2022, Victoria, B.C. – Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the recipients of its first “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) is honored to have been named as a Makers Grant Recipient for our efforts to our Skills Ready initiative. Initiated in 2021, the Global Impact Challenge grant program
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PRINCE GEORGE SECONDARY SCHOOL RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION OF HAAS DESKTOP MILL
Friday, 19 November 2021
by Foundation Team
Precision Machinery and Guide, a member of the BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group (BCMMAG), has generously donated a Haas Desktop Mill to Prince George Secondary School (PGSS) for students to learn practical, hands-on skills in machine tooling, automation, and production. These skills can provide that vital ‘leg up’ when applying for jobs in metal manufacturing.
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MIBC ESTABLISHES TRAINING FUND TO BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF RED SEAL MASONS
Friday, 27 August 2021
by Foundation Team
VANCOUVER (AUGUST 27, 2021) – The Masonry Institute of BC (MIBC) has established a new training fund with the Construction Foundation of BC that aims to provide tuition and training support for individuals entering or continuing education in the masonry trades. “The masonry trade has a rich and vibrant history. Some of the world’s greatest
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TWO EYED SEEING NETWORK SETS OUT TO REDEFINE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
by Foundation Team
VICTORIA (July 27, 2021) – A new partnership, led by the Construction Foundation of BC, seeks to build dialogue and develop innovative solutions around the future of skills and training with Indigenous youth and their community leaders. Beginning this summer, the Two Eyed Seeing Network will host a series of focus groups to seek guidance
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BC METAL MANUFACTURING ADVISORY GROUP COMPLETES FIRST ROUND OF CNC TRAINING AT BCIT
Friday, 04 June 2021
by Foundation Team
A group of Lower Mainland secondary school teachers are more prepared than ever to introduce students to the world of CNC machining, thanks to their completion of the Haas Basic Mill Operator course, a certification program coordinated by the British Columbia Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group (BCMMAG). DONATE The Haas Basic Mill Operator program, led by
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WITSET FIRST NATION WELCOMES CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION INTO COMMUNITY FOR INDIGENOUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
Monday, 10 May 2021
by Foundation Team
The Construction Foundation of BC wrapped up a successful, four-day Indigenous Skills workshop in the community of Witset earlier this Spring. Participants in the community received virtual instruction from First Nations artist and Indigenous Catalyst Dean Heron once-per-week over the course of four weeks, en route to carving and completing their very own traditional Canoe