Posts Tagged ‘Careers’
CHBA Fraser Valley Boot Bank helps students step into careers in residential construction
CHBA Fraser Valley Boot Bank helps students step into careers in residential construction CHBA Fraser Valley (CHBA FV) found a practical way to open doors for young people looking to access careers in residential construction through its lending Boot Bank. Started after a secondary school asked for spare steel-toed boots for a field trip, the…
Read MoreMaximize Your Paycheck, Minimize Your Loans: Why Careers in Residential Construction Make Sense
Maximize Your Paycheck, Minimize Your Loans: Why Careers in Residential Construction Make Sense When people think about high-paying careers, they often picture years of university, massive student loans, and a long wait before earning a real paycheck. But what if you could start earning sooner, avoid crushing debt, and still build a rewarding, well-paying career?…
Read MoreConsidering a Career in Residential Construction? Leading Women in Industry Share their Insights
Considering a Career in Residential Construction? Leading Women in Industry Share their Insights Residential construction offers dynamic, rewarding careers from skilled trades to design to project management to sales and beyond. Despite the opportunities, it’s not a career that comes to mind often for women. CHBA’s inaugural Women in Residential Construction Council (WIRCC) at the…
Read MoreCHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades
CHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades Recognizing the need to encourage more women to consider careers in the residential construction industry, CHBA Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO)’s Women in Construction Committee sponsored an event hosted by Okanagan College aimed at giving high school girls in grades 9-12 the opportunity to experience trades programs…
Read MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of Residential Construction Careers: A Deep Dive into the Industry
The Nuts and Bolts of Residential Construction Careers: A Deep Dive into the Industry Residential construction is a vibrant and essential sector of the construction industry that focuses on building, renovating, and maintaining homes. This field offers a diverse range of career opportunities, from hands-on roles to management positions and entrepreneurship, each contributing to the creation of comfortable and…
Read MoreHow do I get started? The pathway into residential construction
How do I get started? The pathway into residential construction Working in the residential construction industry is a rewarding and fulfilling career. Building and renovating homes provides a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day when you can see the work you’ve done. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in construction, here…
Read MoreCdnBuilt: CHBA Members Raise Money, Provide Employment for Vulnerable Youth
#CdnBuilt: CHBA Members Raise Money, Provide Employment for Vulnerable Youth The Street Culture Project is a non-profit, registered charity in Regina, SK, providing housing access, skill development and personal support to street involved youth. Deveraux Homes CEO/President Denis Jones worked with the SCP to develop the community-minded SasktOberfest event. SasktOberfest was inspired by German culture in which Octoberfest came…
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