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 Jack Funk Scholarship, providing financial support to electrical apprentices in British Columbia. APPLY HEREThe scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor […]
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 Service Technicians (MST), taking place in Vancouver. DONATE TO THE MARINE SERVICE EXCELLENCE FUND After 27 years in the marine service industry, Nienaber jumped at the opportunity […]
Timber Wolf Legacy Fund opens doors for new generation
VICTORIA, BC (SEPTEMBER 28, 2022) – By the age of 17, René B. Delisle had earned his first trade ticket as a saw filer and over the course of a very full life, went on to gain skills as a Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Welder and more. His love of learning motivated him to support apprentices and provide encouragement […]
Shift Fund removes roadblocks for young refugee to get driver training
Sadaat relocated to Canada from Afghanistan, in 2018. At the time, he was still under 19 and was connected to the Ministry of Child and Families Development which helped to support him during his transition to life in Canada. Sadaat’s youth worker, Mohamed, was instrumental in helping him to navigate life in the lower mainland […]
The SHIFT Fund Helps …
The SHIFT Driver Training Fund provides grants to young people who may not have access to a car or community support in learning how to drive. Xena, a young wife and mother, heard about the SHIFT Driver Training Fund from her social worker. She had minimal practice using her husband’s truck to gain practical experience […]
Shift Fund helps level up job opportunties in construction
Having a driver’s licence opens new doors to future careers for young people and for Alex, getting his licence helped him to get a promotion at work. Having a driver’s licence opens new doors to future careers for young people, and for Alex, getting his licence helped him to get a promotion at work. Alex, […]
ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL FOUNDATIONS: Maximizing success by providing opportunities.
The cohort is supported by a tri-institutional collaboration between Camosun College, Okanagan College and BCIT that aims to maximize success and increase women’s participation and completion rates in Red Seal trades training – including electrical, carpentry and plumbing. Earlier this month we gathered with the students to talk about their time in the program and […]
CFBC SHIFT FUNDRAISER: Aimed at granting more driver training this holiday
Getting your Driver’s Licence is an important and thrilling milestone in life. As one builds up to that next level of independence, the anticipation of freedom can manifest an energy of its own — and if you have the necessary supports in place — learning to drive can be a rewarding experience. But what […]
Shift Fund recipient, Nat, enjoying increased freedom after receiving Class 7 license
The Construction Foundation of BC recently caught up with SHIFT Fund recipient Nat, who enrolled and successfully completed Vancouver Driving School’s driver training program. As a recipient of the SHIFT Fund, Nat’s driver training costs were covered. Nat successfully completed his driver training and was awarded his automobile ‘Novice’ license (Also referred to as a […]
CFBC: Highlights from 2020
Like many organizations, the Construction Foundation of BC team overcame unique barriers this past year as everyone adapted to a new way of socially distanced operations. The CFBC team continued to perform virtual workshops, produce content and collaborate with several organizations to continue educational opportunities. It’s a testament to our stakeholders and partners that there […]
