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May 13, 2025

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Train the Trainer workshops introduce ADST and Design Thinking to student-educators

Saturday, 15 July 2023 by CFBC PR

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

  • Published in Educator, NEWS, Youth
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‘Empower Makers’ grant playing pivotal role with CFBC’s outreach efforts in BC

Thursday, 15 June 2023 by CFBC PR

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

  • Published in NEWS, Youth
Tagged under: grant, news

Women In Trades Students Get Their Motors Running at Konquer Custom Rods

Saturday, 15 April 2023 by CFBC PR

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

  • Published in Employer, EVENTS, NEWS, Youth
Tagged under: employer, events, news, youth

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