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From walking an active construction site—the PNE Amphitheatre, currently being built by EllisDon—to speaking directly with industry professionals, these moments offer more than just a glimpse. They build real-world confidence, connection, and context for future careers in construction.

🔍 “The PNE site visit was amazing... The EllisDon staff were very accommodating and answered all my questions. I was very impressed with how things were set up for us.”

🙌 Huge thanks to EllisDon from the Building Builders Mentorship team for opening doors and inspiring the next generation of skilled trades professionals!

Read more - https://bit.ly/4eJCF0v



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Valera Voronin recently joined us for a Building Builders site visit to EllisDon’s PNE Amphitheatre project, where he had a powerful moment of clarity and inspiration.

Meeting a Senior Project Manager who successfully pivoted into construction after earning a business degree helped Valera see a path forward for himself:

“I also have a business background, and the world of engineering has always felt foreign. And yet, here was someone who had pivoted successfully—and built a very fulfilling career.”

These are the moments that matter. 💡 When the industry opens its doors, the next generation sees what’s possible.

Read more https://bit.ly/3I1kfMw



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BCCA's Building Builders and STEP programs are hosting a booth at the 9th Annual Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference in .

From panels and keynote speakers to tradeshow networking, this three-day event is jam packed with resource opportunities, including BC's Premier, the Honourable David Eby as keynote luncheon speaker with Dallas Smith, President, Nanwakolas Council.

If you're one of the 500 attendees at this event and are looking for opportunities in the skilled trades, stop by our booth to see Kelsey and Noel! Otherwise, make sure to register for next year 😀

Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference Building Builders Skilled Trades Employment Program