BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CANB Fredericton Northwest helps local schools promote construction trades programs
COVID-19 didn't stop CANB-Fredericton Northwest Construction from delivering tools to Meduxenkeag Consolidated School and Oromocto High School on behalf of Building for the Future.
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. COVID-19
COVID-19 prevented us from making deliveries to these
has brought so many changes to our lives and it also had its
schools as they were shut down the first half of the year,
effects on the construction industry. Some companies were
but it was at the end of the year when we were able to start
forced to close while many had to adjust their facilities and
making deliveries to the 14 schools on our list, as part of the
job sites to operate, such as operational plans, signage, and
Building for the Future program. The program supports
protective equipment. CERB has helped most companies
the teaching of construction trades in our local schools and
during this difficult time and it also had an impact on
the goal is to expose as many students to the construction
employees who opted to receive funds to stay home. This led
trades as possible. It also ensures the teaching of new courses
to a shortage for some employers.
and the use of relevant technology, which is necessary in
As a construction association in the Fredericton area, we
providing students with career options, as well as the basis of
were lucky to have held our membership. Overall, companies
essential skills which can be applied in their everyday lives.
were busy during the pandemic and New Brunswick has been lucky enough to keep the case numbers under control. We are hopeful for a prosperous 2021.
If you wish to apply to the fund, teachers or any school representative can apply as long as they are applying for a specific construction trade course provided by their school.
CANB Fredericton Northwest is part of a program that
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supplies training equipment/materials to schools for students.
www.constructnb.ca/building-for-the-future-fund/.
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