A LOOK BACK: Gulf Islands Secondary School Winter Showcase
Last year, the Skills Ready team held a memorable showcase event with the students of Gulf Islands Secondary School’s TASK (Trades Awareness Skills and Knowledge) Class. Thirteen students and five employers were in attendance. Students were given a chance to discuss the projects they had worked on and the skills and knowledge they had gained […]
HONOUR YOUR HEALTH: Skill Building through play
Through our Ultimate Skills initiative, the Construction Foundation of BC is proud to support Ultimate Spirit, an ISPARC Honour Your Health Challenge, developed to introduce the youth of Stz-uminus First Nation to the game of Ultimate Frisbee. Last March, Ultimate Spirit took flight with a gathering of community and supporters in celebration of life, health […]
HERE FOR GOOD: Rambow Mechanical Ltd. continues to give back to industry
From supporting young workers as they work to develop the skills and knowledge that will last a lifetime to providing the supports that seasoned workers need as they navigate life and career growth, Rambow is a company that recognizes knowledge sharing and mentorship as a critical element of workforce development for the industry. “It’s about […]
CFBC grants $10,000 to tiny home building carpentry class
Victoria, BC – Saanich School District No. 63’s Continuing Education School’s new Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry (STAC) program has received $10,000 via the Construction Foundation of BC’s Skills Ready initiative. This grant made possible by a grant from The Home Depot Canada Foundation will be used to support the initiative that will have students […]
SICA Fund makes trade skill development a reality for local elementary school
We are proud to share that we have joined forces with the Southern Interior Construction Association to establish a charitable fund in support of the regional initiatives that matter to their members. “The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) is excited for the opportunity to start a fund within the Construction Foundation of BC as a […]
HERE FOR GOOD: SK Form & Finish Inc.
SK Form & Finish Inc. was launched in 1992 by Steve Kraushar when he and a part-time employee took on their first driveway job. Since that time SK has grown to specialize in all aspects of concrete formwork and concrete finishing. They understand and respect the construction process and invest in their team to ensure […]
HERE FOR GOOD: Maple Reinders
At the Construction Foundation of BC, we are fortunate to connect with amazing individuals and companies who are dedicated to enhancing the communities in which they live and work. Maple Reinders consistently gives back to the communities in which they live and work in a variety of forms. However, the commitment to giving back goes […]
CFBC Shifts community contribution into the driver’s seat
Victoria, BC– The Construction Foundation of BC is creating positive impact in the lives of young people who have or are currently transitioning out of government care in British Columbia by providing an opportunity to gain industry knowledge and experience through their SHIFT: from care to career initiative. Thanks to a recent $25,000 grant from Coast […]
THE FUTURE GENERATION: Getting to know Riley McBride
Riley McBride is a first-year apprentice electrician and recent Mott Electric GP Women in Electrical Bursary recipient. We met up with Riley to learn more about her motivation for pursuing electrical as well as her own personal advice for women thinking of joining the trades. WHY ELECTRICAL? Riley’s original intent was to pursue a career […]
HERE FOR GOOD: Skills Ready catalyst discovers Ultimate peace
Earlier this month our Skills Ready Career Catalyst and Ultimate Skills Coach, Jimmy Roney, took some time out of the office to volunteer at a youth leadership camp named Ultimate Peace. Ultimate Peace was established by a group of dedicated volunteers who saw an opportunity to bring two groups of young people together, who would […]