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 […]
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 […]
CFBC-SUPPORTED SOBERFEST RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR AT STARLIGHT STADIUM
The Construction Foundation of BC is excited to support ReWired Recovery Foundation’s second annual SoberFest this July in Langford, BC. SoberFest is an alcohol and substance-free music and comedy festival […]
All Roads program uses unique approach and cultural connections to achieve success
June 27, 2023 (Southern Interior, BC) – The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) All Roads program works with Indigenous participants, communities and cohorts to develop career pathways and achieve personal […]
Quadrant Marine Institute graduate Liz Nienaber helping to chart course for revamped, pre-employment program launch
June 13, 2023 (Sidney, BC) – Quadrant Marine Institute’s Liz Nienaber is helping to generate awareness for the July launch of the organizations pre-employment program (PEP) for aspiring Marine […]
Welcome Exchange’s efforts yielding positive results for Newcomers
June 5, 2023 (Langford, BC) – It was a successful month of May for the Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) Welcome Exchange program, as multiple Newcomers to Vancouver Island acquired […]
Simple yet effective, Skills Ready copper bracelet workshops a hit in middle school classrooms
May 15, 2023 (Campbell River, BC) – Skills Ready, the Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) longest-running initiative, continues to make an impact on British Columbia classrooms and students participating in […]
‘Empower Makers’ grant playing pivotal role with CFBC’s outreach efforts in BC
May 8, 2023 (Langford, BC) – Awarded to the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) in 2022, Black and Decker’s Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge tool grant has allowed the Foundation […]
Indigenous Skills teachings embraced by School District 72 community
May 1, 2023 (Campbell River, BC) – What started out as a traditional, one-off Indigenous Skills workshop in an elementary-grade classroom has now spread out to a multi-year relationship and […]
Ukraine’s Oleh Marchyshyn Transitioning to Construction Career In Canada
April 24, 2023 (Victoria, BC) – Oleh Marchyshyn arrived in Victoria from Ukraine this past winter with his wife and very quickly found himself working again, albeit in a vastly […]
