Construction Foundation of BC

Ticket sales close Sunday at midnight! Don’t miss your shot at winning the Indian Bobber L. One ticket. One incredible ride. One opportunity to support mental health in the skilled trades through The FORGE. Buy your ticket before midnight Sunday: loom.ly/gcNAkfA

🎉 What an incredible day at the Opportunity Fair in Castlegar! 🎉 A huge thank you to the organizing team and everyone who came out to connect, learn, and explore career opportunities in the trades and industry!!

🧠 It’s Mental Health Week — a reminder that mental health is health, and that no one should have to struggle in silence. Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s listen, check in, and show up — for ourselves and for each other. 💚💙 loom.ly/ogue7lI

🛠️ Women in Trades Meetup | Castlegar – May 7 🛠️ Calling all women and underrepresented tradespeople! Join us for a Trades Meetup designed to build community, share stories, and make meaningful connections in the skilled trades sector.

🚨 Calling all students, job seekers & career explorers! 🚨 ✅ Meet 30+ local employers & training providers ✅ Explore careers in trades, tech, and industry ✅ Discover education and employment pathways ✅ Build connections and plan your next step

This week, the CFBC team came together to reflect, connect, and envision our organization's future. These moments of collaboration remind us just how dedicated, passionate, and innovative our staff truly are!

The Mott Electric GP Women in Electrical Training Fund is back to help women across B.C. power their careers in the skilled trades. 📅 Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025 ✅ Successful applicants will be notified by May 30, 2025 🔌 Learn more & apply: loom.ly/yuGoynw

"Where do I start?" That was Dylan’s question when he came to us, eager to earn his Red Seal. Our team helped him build a study plan, find a tutor & build the confidence to succeed. 📢 4 months later—he’s a Red Seal Plumber! Hard work + the right support = success. 👏 Congrats!

Today, we recognize the incredible contributions women make in the skilled trades and across all industries. At CFBC, we’re proud to have strong, dedicated women on our team who are driving change, breaking barriers, and paving the way for others. 💪✨

🔨 100+ Future Trades Pros in the Making! 🔧 This week, our Skills Ready team had a blast introducing over 100 high school students to careers in the skilled trades! From hands-on learning to exploring new skills, these students got a taste of what’s possible in the trades. 🚀

We’re beyond proud of Lisa Scott, CFBC’s Apprenticeship Promotion and Progression Catalyst, for being featured in the Vancouver Sun! 📰✨ Her passion and dedication are shaping the future of the industry—one apprentice at a time. 👏👏 loom.ly/2CvZPac #WomenInTrades

The Skills Ready team is back in action this week! These students got hands-on creating custom copper bracelets and mini greenhouses to support their upcoming horticulture class! Big things are happening in the skilled trades, and we love being part of the journey. 💪🔥

👷‍♀️🔧 Building Connections at Camosun! 🔨👷 Today, we had the amazing opportunity to connect with students in Camosun College’s Trades program over lunch! 🍽️ These future trades professionals are eager to learn, grow, and make their mark in the industry. Thank you Camosun!!

🚧 A Day in the Life of CFBC's René Ragetli! 🚧 Step 1: Wake up ☕ Step 2: Introduce 83 elementary students to skilled trades ⚒️ Step 3: Try to keep up with their energy 😅 Step 4: Watch them get really excited about metalwork! 🔥🛠️

Happy Family Day! The CFBC offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th and will reopen for regular business at 8:30am on Tuesday, February 18th!

CFBC is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Byron Conroy, owner of Yeti Refrigeration; Randy Callaghan, formerly of PCL Construction; and Ruairi Spillane, Founder and CEO of Outpost Recruitment. Full story: loom.ly/oKRKN9w

Last month, we joined the Kootenay Women in Trades, BC Trades Equity Society, and Western JETS-WIRED and WATT teams to host a vibrant and uplifting event at the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce. Featured in Castlegar News: loom.ly/741gduk

Measuring the impact of 2024 reminds us of what’s possible when we work together. In 2025, we’re ready to build on that momentum, take on new challenges, and create even greater opportunities in skilled trades. Here's to a great 2025!

As the holiday season surrounds us with warmth and gratitude, we want to thank everyone from our funders and staff to our donors, partners, and volunteers — your dedication makes our work possible. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with happiness and peace.

Earlier this week, students at Spectrum Secondary dove into the fascinating world of careers in sheet metal during a Skills Ready workshop! 🎉 Led by CFBC staff, René and Kandi, the students got hands-on experience and crafted their very own copper bracelets. 🥳✨