CFBC’s ReFRAME Project completes first iteration of curriculum
September 5, 2024 (Langford, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) ReFRAME Project launched in the Summer of 2024. The program offers participants who face barriers to employment the supports and skills development that they need to help them achieve personal success in their careers, community, and lives. ReFRAME has two streams of emphasis […]
Embracing the Trades: A Journey of Empowerment and Opportunity
July 30, 2024 (Terrace, BC) – Clarisa Spencer of Kitselas First Nation has found her calling in the trades. Her journey from band administration and treaty negotiation to carpentry is a tribute to the power of curiosity, determination, and the desire to create a better future for herself and her community. During a recent Discover […]
CFBC returns to Kitselas First Nation for Discover Trades Camp
July 23, 2024 (Terrace, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) latest Discover Trades Camp took place last week in Terrace, BC! The team worked with a dozen young women at K5T in the Kitselas First Nation, with participants getting an opportunity to try their hand at electrical, carpentry, plumbing, ironworking, sheet metal and […]
Carpenter Bruce Hoch overcoming barriers thanks to Coast Capital Road to Red Seal program
July 16, 2024 (Chilliwack, BC) – Bruce Hoch is a Red Seal carpenter with a full plate of commitments when it comes to his trades career. As an apprentice, he accessed the services of the Coast Capital Road to Red Seal (RRS) program, who worked with him to complete his Red Seal certification. Hoch successfully […]
Ukrainian youth in Prince George convene for two-day, CFBC Discover Trades Camp
July 11, 2024 (Prince George, BC) – A jam-packed, two-day Discover Trades Camp, facilitated by the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) took place at St. George’s Ukrainian Church this week in Prince George. Coordinated by Rev. Andrii Chornenkyi, who organized and also translated for Ukrainian participants, the camp covered electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and painting. […]
Sky Keepers graduate Lacey sets sights on outdoor adventure business
July 8, 2024 (Clearwater, BC) – Born and raised in British Columbia, Sky Keepers program graduate Lacey is building her outdoor business and incorporating the training and entrepreneurial courses she received from the program into her growing venture. Sky Keepers, an Indigenous-led, Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) program supported by DIGITAL, provides drone training and […]
CFBC’s Skills Ready facilitates trio of trades workshops for East End Boys Club
June 27, 2024 (East Vancouver, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s Skills Ready program made a visit to East End Boys Club (EEBC) to facilitate a trio of trades workshops in late June, introducing its youth to concrete planter, copper bracelet and aluminum ring bowl projects. The workshops were a part of EEBC’s summer […]
Artist Dean Heron marks five years of impact with CFBC’s Indigenous youth programming
June 18, 2024 (Victoria, BC) – Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) Artist in Residence, Indigenous Programming, Dean Heron, continues to channel his lifelong passion of First Nation art into his work with CFBC’s Indigenous programming. Now in his fifth year with the organization, his involvement with several Indigenous-specific programs and workshops has never been higher. […]
Welcome Exchange’s immigrant Job Fair sees impressive turnout
May 24, 2024 (Langford, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) Welcome Exchange program held its most recent job fair at Langford Business Centre this past week, catered towards immigrants in the local community in search of their next career opportunity. The event saw an impressive number of attendees lining up to network with […]
Stz’uminus Education Society and CFBC continue partnership through new Skills for Success program
April 25, 2024 (Langford, BC) – The partnership between Stz’uminus Education Society (SES) and the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) has spanned several years and includes a variety of projects in Stz’uminus Community School’s woodshop, ultimate frisbee field, and Stz’uminus Health & Elder’s Centre garden. This year, the two organizations collaborated on the introduction of […]
