Mott Electric GP Provides Boost for Women in Electrical Trades

Vancouver, BC – Women looking to enter or continue their education and training in the Electrical Trades will now be able to apply for funding to help cover the cost of tuition and books thanks to Mott Electric GP. “From small wiring to large cable jobs, women are both talented and capable in a […]
Dawson Creek school receives $14,000 for shop class equipment

December 5, 2014 DAWSON CREEK – BC’s construction employers have provided $14,000 in grant funding to support skilled trades training in the Peace River South School District through the Project Shop Class initiative. The funds were presented today at the Dawson Creek Secondary School and will go towards the purchase of much need equipment for their shop classes. […]
Close to $50,000 donated to Prince George area high schools

May 1, 2014 The Construction Foundation of BC has distributed close to $50,000 to four local area high schools through its Project Shop Class initiative. The Prince George Construction Association hosted an evening reception in conjunction with their Heavy Metal Rocks event in the shop class wing of Prince George Secondary School where cheques were […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Construction Foundation of BC Launches Grant Program to Upgrade High School Shop Classrooms

VICTORIA, BC; December 18, 2013 – Students in some British Columbia high schools will soon have improved facilities for skilled trades training, thanks to a new initiative from the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC). Starting today, BC high schools and school districts with a demonstrated commitment to skilled trades training are invited to submit applications […]