CANS Building Futures for Youth

Thanks to Jon Flemming at @@OceanContracto1 for capturing this photo of our #BFYstudents from HRCE as they toured one of Ocean's sites this morning. Watch this space for more BFY photos as our 2023 students explore careers in construction this summer! #BuildingFuturesForYouth

#BFYStudents // Mack (pictured) takes a moment to enjoy the experience working with Beaton Mechanical. BFY students work a minimum of 200 hours each summer, gaining pre-apprenticeship hours and exploring careers in the trades and construction. Learn more: buildingfutures.ca

#BFYStudents // Summer placements may be over for BFY, but many thanks are owed to each of our participants, from Host Employers, to teachers, pathways consultants and — of course — our students! Pictured here is Andre with his mentor from AF Theriault.

Our #BFYStudents gain invaluable knowledge from their Host Employers each summer as they work through 200+ hours in construction. Pictured here is Campbell and his mentor from RA Jamieson Contracting.

#BFYStudents // Lydia headed to school this summer, but not in the way you'd think! She was busy earning 200 hours working with the facilities maintenance team at NSCC Burridge Campus.

It's hard to believe that fall is already here! #BFYStudents were hard at work this summer, logging a minimum of 200 hours on their worksites — gaining valuable experience in construction. Pictured here is Michael, who worked with Host Employer, Ocean Contractors for the summer.

Our #BFYStudents are back in the classroom now, but gained invaluable knowledge and industry experience working with their Host Employers this summer. (Pictured) Courtney with her mentor at MRS Construction.

#BFYStudents were hard at work this summer, logging a minimum of 200 hours on their worksites — gaining valuable experience in construction. Pictured here are Simon, Cole, and Matthew, each busy learning the ropes from Graves Electrical earlier this summer.

School is back in session and our #BFYStudents learning environment is a little different than this summer. Check out Dylan on the job with Horton-Boyd earlier this year.

#BFYStudents // Haligonians might recognize this jobsite, where we caught up with Landon and Sam who both worked for ARCP (@road_paving) this summer.

#BFYStudents // Check out Skye and Victor, who both worked for Dexter this summer. Did you know? Over the years, Dexter has hosted more BFY Students (40+) than any other Host Employer — thank you for supporting and developing the next generation of our industry's workforce!

#BFYStudents // It's hard to believe that fall is already here — 200 hours working on a construction site can make the time fly! Our students picked up valuable experience and knowledge from our host employers like Glass Brothers, who Joshua (pictured) worked with this summer.

NOTICE // Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, we have made the difficult decision to cancel BFY Day, scheduled in-person for Thursday, Sept 29 at the CANS office. Watch for more updates about an alternative ceremony to celebrate our 2022 BFY alumni and host employers.

#BFYStudents // Nathan has been settling into his role with Zutphen Contractors. They're showing him the ropes and giving him valuable experience in construction trades throughout his BFY placement this summer.

#BFYStudents // Marisa has been hard at work learning from the folks at Parsons ICF Construction during her BFY placement this summer! (And that doesn't look like a bad view for a summer job!)

#BFYStudents // The next student we visited this summer was Cole, who's been working with the folks from Lindsay Construction for his summer BFY placement. Keep up the good work, Cole!

#BFYStudents have the chance to explore construction and the trades in a paid summer placement through the BFY program. Looks like Eli has had the chance to experience some impressive builds one his placement with Cover Island Boatworks.

#BFYStudents // Christina has been absorbing all the knowledge she can about construction while she completes her BFY placement with HRS Industrial this summer. Keep up the good work, Christina!

Our 2022 #BFYStudents are working hard this summer gaining experience in construction trades. We've been dropping in for site visits over the last month, so follow along as we catch up with this year's cohort! Pictured here is Tyrone alongside his mentor at Graves Electrical.

Curious about Building Futures for Youth, but not sure what's required from employers? Join CANS on April 11 to learn about the BFY program and how YOU as an employer can make a difference in future workforce of construction! Register for this session: secure.cans.ns.ca/education/rend…