Action planning the journey towards a secure future, Indigenous youth inspired by community.
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) informed by Indigenous Perspectives
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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FROM MENTORSHIP TO LEADERSHIP: community connections support success for youth in B.C.
Friday, 21 October 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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NEW MACHINES, EXCITED STUDENTS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF MANUFACTURING: SUMMER STUDENTS GET CREATIVE WITH A CNC MACHINE
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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BC Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group Fund Receives Key Contribution From Industry Leader Elliot-Matsuura
Wednesday, 05 October 2022
by CFBC PR
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
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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
- Published in NEWS
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INDUSTRY COLLABORATION + HANDS ON LEARNING = TRADES RELATED SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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SHIFT FUND REMOVES ROADBLOCKS FOR YOUNG REFUGEE TO GET DRIVER TRAINING
Friday, 09 September 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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grant seekers
BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK LEADS TO PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP.
Thursday, 01 September 2022
by CFBC PR
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
- Published in NEWS
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skills ready
STUDENT TEACHERS AT UVIC BUILD DESIGN THINKING TEACHING STRATEGIES DURING ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Monday, 25 July 2022
by CFBC PR
In late June, the CFBC team hosted a hands-on workshop for twenty-four Bachelor of Education students at the University of Victoria. In the past, students in the K – 12 system were introduced to new tools & skills by watching and then replicating an exact copy of a project. Remember that shelf/clock/stool you made and
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The SHIFT Fund Helps …
Thursday, 21 July 2022
by CFBC PR
The SHIFT Driver Training Fund provides grants to young people who may not have access to a car or community support in learning how to drive. Xena, a young wife and mother, heard about the SHIFT Driver Training Fund from her social worker. She had minimal practice using her husband’s truck to gain practical experience
- Published in HERE FOR GOOD, NEWS
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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
- Published in NEWS
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