Breaking Barriers: Tech for Tradies Fund Empowers Equity-Priority Tradespeople in British Columbia
The Construction Foundation (CFBC) has launched the Tech for Tradies Fund, an initiative designed to provide free, refurbished laptops to equity-priority tradespeople across the province. This program seeks to eliminate […]
Journeyman Plumber Reflects on Support Received Through Coast Capital Road to Red Seal
Seaspan plumber, Thierry Mirandette, is celebrating the achievement of obtaining his Red Seal endorsement. The 39- year-old recently completed his apprenticeship after receiving tutoring through the Construction Foundation of BC’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
