CFBC Spotlight: Industry veteran Barb Bachmeier
Barb Bachmeier has been a carpenter for the past 40 years. Starting an apprenticeship in 1984 and earning her Red Seal certification in 1990, she now has an eye on retirement and is leaning on the adage of leaving the industry in better position than she found it through advocation of inclusivity, mentoring, changing attitudes, […]
SICA Community Fund Supports Heavy Equipment Operator Training for High School Students
At the Construction Foundation of BC, we believe in the power of community-driven support to open doors for the next generation of skilled trades professionals. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the success of a recent grant through the SICA Community Fund, awarded to the Okanagan School District in support of its Heavy Equipment Operator […]
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 […]
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 work with CFBC’s Indigenous programming. Now in his fifth year with the organization, his involvement with several Indigenous-specific programs and workshops has never been higher. […]