SIGN IN YOUR ACCOUNT TO HAVE ACCESS TO DIFFERENT FEATURES

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?

AAH, WAIT, I REMEMBER NOW!

Construction Foundation of British Columbia

  • GIVE
    • BC METAL MANUFACTURING FUND (BCMMAG)
    • THE PETYR PROJECT
    • MARINE SERVICE EXCELLENCE FUND
    • SICA FUND
      • KELOWNA BROOKLYN SITE LEGACY FUND
  • GRANTS & FUNDING
    • SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
      • JOHN CUNNINGHAM BURSARY
      • MASONRY INSTITUTE OF BC FUND
      • MOTT ELECTRIC GP TRAINING FUND
      • TIMBER WOLF LEGACY FUND
      • VICA TRAINING FUND
    • THE SHIFT FUND
    • PROJECT SHOP CLASS
    • RESEARCH FUNDING
  • OUR WORK
    • CAREER EXPLORATION
      • BACK TO WORK
      • COAST CAPITAL ROAD TO RED SEAL
      • WATT
    • FIRST NATIONS, INUIT & METIS
      • ALL ROADS
      • INDIGENOUS SKILLS
      • INDIGENOUS SKILLS PROJECTS
    • IMMIGRANT & NEWCOMER
      • WELCOME EXCHANGE
    • YOUTH & EDUCATION
      • SKILLS READY
      • PROJECTS.SKILLSREADY
      • THE PETYR PROJECT
    • PROJECT ARCHIVE
      • ARC
    • RESEARCH
      • RESEARCH
      • TWO EYED SEEING NETWORK
  • ABOUT
    • CONTACT
    • FOUNDATION TEAM
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • WHAT’S NEW
Donate

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
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

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,
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

CFBC NAMED AN INAUGURAL STANLEY BLACK & DECKER MAKERS GRANT RECIPIENT

Thursday, 09 June 2022 by Foundation Team
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
  • Published in NEWS

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.
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in NEWS

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
  • Published in ALL ROADS, NEWS
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Recent Posts

  • Brentwood Bay welcomes Indigenous Skills for Bentwood Box workshop

    March 20, 2023 (Saanichton, BC) – The Con...
  • Quesnel’s Young Women, Indigenous Youth Receive Trades Exposure through Red Seal Electrician Lisa Scott

    March 8, 2023 (Quesnel, BC) – Later this ...
  • Coast Capital Invests $1 Million To Support British Columbia Apprentices 

    (Pictured: Abigail Fulton, Executive Director a...
  • Local employers go above and beyond during Byrne Creek career fair

    March 2, 2023 (Burnaby, BC) – A recent ca...
  • Industry Leader Motion Industries Joins Support of BCMMAG Fund

    The BC Metal Manufacturers Group (BCMMAG) fund ...

Archives

  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • March 2022
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • June 2019
  • April 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • May 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2012

Categories

  • ALL ROADS
  • EVENTS
  • HERE FOR GOOD
  • Media
  • NEWS
  • News and Events
  • Project Shop Class
  • SKILLS READY
  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • GET SOCIAL



TEL 250 220 5861
info@constructionfoundation.ca
media@constructionfoundation.ca
BN 83026 6300

Content Disclaimer

© 2022 All rights reserved by The CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

TOP

Thank you for uploading to the Construction Foundation of BC!