Coast Capital Road to Red Seal: Teresa’s Story
Each morning before stepping onto site, Teresa recites to herself: “I am strong. I am worthy.” For Teresa, daily affirmations are a practical tool that have helped her achieve great things. “I was struggling in my past, but I told myself that I am worthy, I am an amazing person, and I need to prove […]
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 digital barriers to access training, certification, and employment opportunities in the skilled trades. Honouring Ellen Gosney’s Legacy The fund was established in memory of Ellen […]
Mentoring the Next Generation of Red Seal Tradespeople
This month marks eight years since Red Seal-certified carpenter and Apprenticeship Instructor Dave Lovisa joined the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC). Based in Kelowna, Lovisa plays a pivotal role in mentoring aspiring tradespeople through CFBC’s Coast Capital Road to Red Seal program, helping them achieve the highest standard of excellence in the trades—the Red Seal […]
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) Coast Capital Road to Red Seal program. The Coast Capital Road to Red Seal initiative offers support to apprentices across the province by providing […]
CFBC Volunteer Spotlight: Millwright apprentice, Annabelle Lalonde, reflects on early success in trades industry
September, 2024 (Quesnel, BC) – Annabelle Lalonde, a millwright apprentice with Motion Industries, has found early success in her trades career and is encouraging others in a similar position to give trades a try. Since beginning a millwright apprenticeship with Motion Industries, Lalonde has participated in skilled trades competitions across the country, capturing a regional […]
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 […]
Coast Capital Road to Red Seal’s Evan successfully challenges carpentry Standard Level Exam
November 7, 2023 (Lillooet, BC) – Evan is a young, motivated and hardworking Indigenous carpenter apprentice from Lillooet (as well as a Coast Capital Road to Red Seal participant) with several years of trade-related experience under his belt. He has the ambitions to complete a carpentry apprenticeship and achieve his Red Seal endorsement, motivated by […]
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 […]