All Roads participant Calvin seizing opportunity to create new life and career
October 30, 2023 (Fort St. John, BC) – All Roads participant Calvin is an inspiring example of how self-determination and commitment can lead to positive, life-changing career opportunities. With the support of CFBC’s All Roads program and a strong desire to improve the trajectory of his current situation, Calvin’s journey shows that that no barriers […]
Exploring the CFBC All Roads program and its unique, diverse cohorts
October 26, 2023 (Kamloops, BC) – In collaboration with Indigenous communities across British Columbia, the Construction Foundation’s (CFBC) All Roads program continues to develop pathways to success for hundreds of participants through individualized roadmaps developed between participants, community and the All Roads team. Roadmaps and Skills Training under the All Roads umbrella are delivered individually […]
Coast Capital Road to Red Seal Program Hitting Stride in Initial Year
October 17, 2023 (Kelowna, BC) – Coast Capital and CFBC’s “Road to Red Seal” program launched in March of 2023 and its support to British Columbia’s apprentices has been increasing steadily ever since. Highlighted by a one-on-one approach for individuals seeking their Red Seal endorsement, the program is now home to several unique and inspiring […]
A Look Back: Weeklong Camps, Green Initiatives and Mason Bees Highlight Non-stop Skills Ready Summer
October 9, 2023 (Langford, BC) – The traditional school year may have been out for the summer, but Skills Ready workshops and camps were very much in session. A number of weeklong camps and one-day gateways took place, with participants from across the province and all walks of life receiving introductions to the trades and […]
Sky Keepers graduate earns contract opportunity with AltaGas
October 3, 2023 (Fort St. John, BC) – All Roads: Sky Keepers graduate Tiffany recently made the jump from program alum to contracting for energy company AltaGas, a company connecting customers and markets to reliable sources of energy. Support from the CFBC-funded Sky Keepers program was a catalyst for Tiffany to successfully secure a contract […]
Skills Link program challenging traditional outcome evaluation for youth programming
The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) Indigenous Skills: Skills Link program is breaking the mould of CFBC’s traditional youth programming and shifting what the definition of “success” is to program participants. In collaboration with Social Research and Demonstration Corporation’s (SRDC) ‘Skills for Success’, the Indigenous Skills: Skills Link program is using an innovative approach […]
Welcome Exchange Job Fair Announced for Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC
Save the date! The Construction Foundation of BC’s Welcome Exchange program is hosting a job fair, September 26 at Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC. Jobseekers are encouraged to attend to network and establish valuable connections with local employers. Entry to the Job Fair, which runs from 1:00-4:00 p.m., is free of charge. Welcome […]
BC Wildfire Fundraising Initiatives List and Resources
The Construction Foundation of BC features a mixture of on-site and remote team members across the Province of BC and like everyone in the province, this season’s fires have affected them in ways that haven’t been experienced previously. If you are looking to make a contribution to relief efforts for the BC fires, we have […]
Electrical Contractors Association of BC launches scholarship to support electrical apprentices
July 4, 2023 (Langford, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) and the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (ECABC) are excited to announce the creation of the ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship, providing financial support to electrical apprentices in British Columbia. APPLY HEREThe scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor […]
Train the Trainer workshops introduce ADST and Design Thinking to student-educators
The Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) was on-site at the University of Victoria in late June to work with student-teachers on a day-long, Train the Trainer workshop that introduced Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST) and Design Thinking. Participants, all of which are secondary school educators, were introduced to dice, smartphone holder and […]
