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The Shift Fund

Between 2017 and 2025, the SHIFT Fund helped 100’s of at risk youth to reduce barriers and access the tools and training needed to be successful as they enter the skilled trades. 

The SHIFT Fund is no longer accepting applications.

The Shift Driver Training Fund

Through The SHIFT Fund, the Construction Foundation of BC offered Driver’s Licence training grants for youth in care, who had transitioned from care or were classified as at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible to apply for funding, the applicant must:

  • be entering into or started on a career in the skilled trades
  • have a demonstrated financial need
  • be between the ages of 16 and 29
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee or CUAET Visa holder
  • have obtained or be in the process of obtaining your Learner’s Licence
  • currently enrolled in or are planning to enrol in an ICBC-approved driver’s training course
  • living in British Columbia

The Fund awards one grant of up to $1500 in March, June, September and December each year.

  • Applications are due prior to the first day of the awarding month.
  • Successful applicants will be advised of the award by the 15th business day during the awarding month.

Your application to the Timber Wolf Legacy Fund consists of:

  • General application form
  • Unofficial Transcript & Proof of Registration
  • Statement of Personal Goals (100 – 500 words)
  • References

Applications are considered ineligible if the training has already been completed.

The SHIFT Fund

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Driving School Information

*School must be recognized by ICBC as an approved driver’s training school.
*Please note, you do not have to be registered to apply for a training grant.

References

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Additional Information

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APPLICATION SUBMISSION

By submitting this application form, I hereby verify that the information I have provided is true. Should any part of the information provided in this application change for any reason, I agree to immediately notify the Construction Foundation of BC of these changes.
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    If you are under 19, a letter from your guardian confirming their support of the applicant attending driver training program including on outline of why funding is required.  If you are under 19, and in government care, proof that you have asked your social worker for financial support to do driver’s training and their response to that request will be required prior to processing the application. (This will only apply to youth who are currently in care.)

    Funding applications will be reviewed by Foundation Staff and our volunteer team of advisors, which is composed of construction industry professionals from across the province. Final approval will be made by the executive directors of the Foundation Board.

    By applying, you consent to and acknowledge that the Construction Foundation of BC may share information about the application and/or your organization with our staff, donors, advisors and community partners.

    Should you be successful in receiving Driver Training Funding from the Construction Foundation of BC, you consent to and acknowledge that the granting detail will be made public and shared on our website and with the funder.

    Note: training must begin within 60 days of receiving confirmation of your successful application.

    Funding was generously provide by: