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February 25, 2021

Author: CFBC PR

‘IT TRULY IS A JOURNEY’: JOHANNA EXCELLING IN CAREER AS CARPENTER

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 by CFBC PR

Johanna has found a stable career as a carpenter with Greyback Construction, allowing her to accomplish both her life and career goals, all while preparing for her future. Her journey as a tradeswoman began after her curiosity was peaked from viewing a poster advertising trades at her son’s school. Johanna had experience in a number

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INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: DRAKE HAS CONSTRUCTED A DREAM CAREER IN CARPENTRY

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 by CFBC PR

Carpenter Drake Sylvestre recently received his carpenter Red Seal certificate, married his wife and welcomed his first child all within the last year. The enthusiastic young carpenter has made major leaps in his career in an increasingly challenging environment brought on by a global pandemic.  Construction Foundation of BC Career Catalyst Dave Lovisa chatted with

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INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: ELECTRICIAN DUSTIN HANCE

Sunday, 18 October 2020 by CFBC PR

Maintenance Electrician Dustin Hance sat down with Skills Ready Career Catalyst Dave Lovisa for an ‘Industry Interview’. Hance began his electrical career in 2012 and has since progressed to earn his Red Seal certification He shared his career journey, the barriers he has faced, plans for the future and advice for aspiring tradespeople in his

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INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: PROJECT MANAGER CHUCK CULLEN

Monday, 05 October 2020 by CFBC PR

Team Construction Management’s Chuck Cullen has found a rewarding career as a Senior Project Manager with the Kelowna-based construction outfit. Since moving to British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Cullen has progressed from an entry-level labourer to a Gold Seal certified Project Manager over the course of his career. Cullen quickly realized that ‘digging holes’ and ‘carrying

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SKILLS READY KICKS OFF FALL SEASON WITH FLURRY OF YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Sunday, 27 September 2020 by CFBC PR

Skills Ready has kicked off the Fall Season with a total of six workshops in late September, providing participants with an intro to metalwork and the trades careers in both Vancouver and Prince George areas. Skills Ready Director of Project Operations, Rene Ragetli is joined by sheet metal worker Sheila Sadler for the Lower Mainland workshops, while the

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INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: CARPENTER JULIE PATTERSON

Monday, 21 September 2020 by CFBC PR

Julie Patterson is the owner-operator of Julie Patterson Finishing Carpentry, located in Kelowna. Twelve and a half years after starting her career as a labourer, she is operating her own successful business. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Following in her mother’s footsteps of running her own business and a desire to work in an industry

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CAREER PROFILE: SHEET METAL WORKER SHEILA

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 by CFBC PR

Sheila is a ticketed Sheet Metal worker at Viaduct Sheet Metal Ltd. in Surrey with 17 years of experience. She came into her career through a desire to provide for her family, curiosity and good luck and shared her experience of becoming a sheet metal worker with Skills Ready. Sheila struggled as a youth in

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CAREER Q & A: YONI

Friday, 14 August 2020 by CFBC PR

We spoke with Mott Electric third year apprentice Yoni about his time as an electrician and some of the experiences he’s had in his electrical career to date. What’s your name and where are you from?My name is Yoni, I’m from the Lower mainland in Richmond and I work for Mott Electric as an electrician.

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Project of the Week Spotlight: Pollinator Hotel

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 by CFBC PR

The Skills Ready Project of the Week Spotlight for the week of April 17, 2020 was submitted by Mr. Clint Maltais of Peter Greer Elementary School. Mr. Maltais’ project is a Pollinator Hotel for bees, and is appropriate for students from Grades 4-6.  Using a mix of nails, mesh wire, staples, wood glue, food grade

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DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 by CFBC PR

Looking for activities you can tackle from home? Below is a selection of projects that are perfect for a home setting; these could be the activities you’re looking for! 1. Open School – Keep Learning The Ministry of Education has put together a series of resources to help parents during this time of distant learning.

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BOAT BUILDING CLASSES FACILITATED BY SKILLS READY BRINGS ADST CURRICULUM TO LIFE

Wednesday, 05 February 2020 by CFBC PR

VICTORIA, BC – For the past two weeks, students from the Vancouver area have been hard at work in the classroom, learning and preparing to hit the water in a cardboard boat that they have designed and constructed. In what has become an annual competition, two schools are tasked with the design and testing of

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HOW TO WRITE AN ENTRY-LEVEL RESUME

Tuesday, 04 February 2020 by CFBC PR

Are you ready to apply for your first job? Maybe you’ve been working for awhile but want to move on to something new. What do you need to apply for that job? A resume. Below, we’ve outlined some important information you should include on your resume and some of the do’s and don’ts of resume

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Recent Posts

  • ‘IT TRULY IS A JOURNEY’: JOHANNA EXCELLING IN CAREER AS CARPENTER

    Johanna has found a stable career as a carpente...
  • INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: DRAKE HAS CONSTRUCTED A DREAM CAREER IN CARPENTRY

    Carpenter Drake Sylvestre recently received his...
  • INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: ELECTRICIAN DUSTIN HANCE

    Maintenance Electrician Dustin Hance sat down w...
  • INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: PROJECT MANAGER CHUCK CULLEN

    Team Construction Management’s Chuck Cullen has...
  • SKILLS READY KICKS OFF FALL SEASON WITH FLURRY OF YOUTH WORKSHOPS

    Skills Ready has kicked off the Fall Seaso...

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