Skills Training
Construction Business
Alberta Trades Discovery Centre opens this fall
The Government of Alberta is launching the Alberta Trades Discovery Centre in Calgary, offering students hands-on exposure.
Construction Business
Calgary boom means increased pressure for trades
CCA estimates at least $20 billion in major commercial projects are expected over the next three to five years.
Canadian Property Management
Facilitator to foment work experience placements
The Canadian government has tapped the Business + Higher Education Roundtable to facilitate up to 8,000 work experience placements for post-secondary students over the coming 30 months.
REMI Network
Canada backs low-carbon job training in N.W.T.
The investment will prepare Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories for low-carbon employment.
Construction Business
BCCA launches construction education fund
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) announced the launch of the Past Chair Legacy Fund, a new education initiative.
Construction Business
Paving the road to the future
With major infrastructure projects scheduled, there’s never been a better time to consider a career in road building.
Construction Business
Beedie launches BUILD scholarship trades fund
Beedie Luminaries is launching a new $5.5 million trades-focused scholarship program (BUILD) for students pursuing skilled trades.
REMI Network
Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges
The Ontario government is considering taking applied technical studies to another level by offering master's degree programs through the provincial community college system.
Construction Business
PCA welcomes Alberta’s 2024 budget
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) applauds the Government of Alberta’s 2024 budget.
Construction Business
CAGBC launches free low carbon training
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
Construction Business
BCIT expands mass timber training
The B.C. government is providing BCIT with $3.3 million to expand mass timber education and training opportunities.
Construction Business
B.C. scholarship launched for electrical apprentices
ECABC has announced the creation of the Jack Funk Scholarship, providing financial support to electrical apprentices in British Columbia.
Construction Business
BC road builders get $3.9M skills training grant
The British Columbia Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (BCRB&HCA) is receiving a $3.9 million grant from the provincial government.
Construction Business
BCIT launches pilot entry skills ACE program
BCIT has launched its first pilot of the Entry Skills for Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Fields (ACE) Microcredential program.
REMI Network
Donation supports women in trades at Camosun
Camosun College in B.C. has received a $1.285 million gift to help open the doors to more women pursuing a career in trades programs.
Construction Business
CFBC announces Timber Wolf Legacy Fund
The Construction Foundation of British Columbia (CFBC) has launched the Timber Wolf Legacy Fund on behalf of the family of Rene B. Delisle. Delisle passed
Construction Business
BCIT receives funding for mass timber program
BCIT has received $250,000 in funding to build on the new construction of mass timber structures associate certificate.
