Photo: Riley McBride, 1st year electrical apprentice & recent Mott Electric GP Women in Electrical Bursary recipient with Ellisha Mott, Manager of Mott Electric GP’s Fiber Optic Division
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Vancouver, BC– When we stand together in support of the communities in which we live and work, great things happen. Members of the construction industry across British Columbia are demonstrating their commitment to the people of the province and one electrical trade contracting organization is taking their commitment one step further.
“I believe in supporting the community through the eyes of our employees. Our conscience lives in our employees and helping them and the causes they believe in drives us to do better and be better – as individuals, an organization and as a community,” stated Dan Mott, president of Mott Electric GP.
Mott Electric GP is known for their philanthropic efforts in the lower mainland. Their employee-driven day of giving has raised over one million dollars in support of employee picked charities and their recently launched Women in Electrical Training Fund has already awarded two bursaries.
“To get a scholarship like this means a lot to me,” stated recent bursary recipient, Riley McBride. “It shows me that there is opportunity and acceptance for women in the trade and that there are organizations out there who are supporting you and backing you.”
Looking ahead the Mott Electric GP Legacy Fund, a donor advised fund administered by the Construction Foundation of BC, will provide support and funding to issues related to developing the next generation of skilled workers across British Columbia.
“As a company that has been around for 88 years, there is nothing more important than giving back to the industry and community that has enabled us to build a vibrant business in the lower mainland, shared Ellisha Mott, Manager of Mott Electric GP’s Fiber Optic Division. “We wanted to develop a mechanism that will allow us to continue to give back long into the future and believe that this Legacy Fund is good way for us to accomplish this mission.”
BACKGROUNDER
About Mott Electric GP
Established by William Mott in 1930, Mott Electric GP is one of the oldest and largest electrical contracting companies in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Mott Electric GP provides all aspects of electrical services ranging from small repairs, to building the most complex building structure. Our experience enables us to take on projects as a general contractor or provide sub-trade electrical support. www.mottelectric.com
About the Construction Foundation of BC
The Construction Foundation builds community through engagement in charitable initiatives and a commitment to industry focused education and research initiatives that benefit all British Columbians. Our latest initiative, LearnSafe, was designed to ensure high school students are accessing early training and understanding of construction site safety. www.constructionfoundation.ca
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For more information, please contact:
Construction Foundation of BC
Colleen McConnell
communications@constructionfoundation.ca
250 220 5861
