Simple yet effective, Skills Ready copper bracelet workshops a hit in middle school classrooms
May 15, 2023 (Campbell River, BC) – Skills Ready, the Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) longest-running initiative, continues to make an impact on British Columbia classrooms and students participating in its workshops. The most recent example of Skills Ready’s impact comes through Vancouver Island’s Campbell River community, where a copper bracelet-making workshop that was introduced
Local employers go above and beyond during Byrne Creek career fair
March 2, 2023 (Burnaby, BC) – A recent career fair held at Byrne Creek Community School had the typical feel associated with that of a well-attended and productive networking event, yet it was a genuine display of community engagement that resonated most with Construction Foundation of BC’s Rene Ragetli at day’s end. Ragetli, CFBC’s Director
Train the Trainer workshops introduce ADST and Design Thinking to student-educators
The Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) was on-site at the University of Victoria in late June to work with student-teachers on a day-long, Train the Trainer workshop that introduced Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST) and Design Thinking. Participants, all of which are secondary school educators, were introduced to dice, smartphone holder and nerve tester
‘Empower Makers’ grant playing pivotal role with CFBC’s outreach efforts in BC
May 8, 2023 (Langford, BC) – Awarded to the Construction Foundation of BC (CFBC) in 2022, Black and Decker’s Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge tool grant has allowed the Foundation to provide support and education for schools and communities throughout the province of BC. Career Catalyst Randy Grey and his grant material and tool distribution
Quesnel’s Young Women, Indigenous Youth Receive Trades Exposure through Red Seal Electrician Lisa Scott
March 8, 2023 (Quesnel, BC) – Later this month, Quesnel youth will have the opportunity to participate in two Spring Break Trades camps, developed to introduce the next generation of workers to potential career paths. Led by Red Seal electrician, Lisa Scott, the free-of-charge Young Women in Trades and Indigenous Youth in Trades camps are open
Women In Trades Students Get Their Motors Running at Konquer Custom Rods
November 7, 2022 (Kelowna, BC) – Women in Trades students from School District 23 and Okanagan College received a behind-the-scenes tour with Konquer Custom Rods and Motorcycles. The Women in Trades programs, funded through Skilled Trades BC, offer women a supportive training environment where they can explore a variety of trades while also learning valuable construction
Trades work experience opportunity leads to career moves for father and son duo
A recent work experience visit to Viaduct Sheet Metal by high school student Mason has opened the door for a potential career pathway for not only him, but his father Ricky, as well. The pair’s Viaduct experience is not only a great example of a feel good story, but a testament to the opportunities available
HOW TO WRITE AN ENTRY-LEVEL RESUME
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
THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE – ANGELO BLACKWELL
Angelo moved to Vancouver Island in the summer of 2016 from a small town and high school with no available shop classes. As a student at Belmont Senior Secondary, Angelo was excited he had the opportunity to take a shop class. He enrolled in Auto Mechanics and found an interest in hands-on, physical work. He
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THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE – BECKI AND AMANDA
Amanda and Becki are both in Grade 11 and signed up to take the Explore a Trade program at Salmon Arm Secondary. When asked why they considered looking at a trades course, both agreed that they like working with their hands and their brain and that working in the trades provides an opportunity for you
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EXPLORE-A-TRADE STUDENT SHOWCASE
Earlier this year we had the opportunity to spend some time with the Explore-A-Trade students at Salmon Arm Secondary. This class was present at the official kick-off of the Construction Ready pilot earlier this year and when we first met them, they were making 4’ x 8’ sheds. They did such a good job of
INDUSTRY MEMBERS SUPPORT YOUTH AT MOCK INTERVIEW CLINIC
On June 1st, the Construction Ready team collaborated with the South Island Partnership and Camosun College to host a Summer Opportunities Event for secondary students interested in careers in the trades. The event kicked off with Ted Talks style presentations from industry professionals, Mark Bernhardt of Bernhardt Contracting Ltd and Theresa Henriksen of Kinetic Construction,