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Breaking Barriers: Expanding Access for Underrepresented Groups
The CWB Foundation’s commitment to diversity extends to breaking barriers and empowering underrepresented groups in the skilled trades. Partnerships with industry leaders have resulted in programs like the Women of Steel™ Mentorship Network, which provides female participants with support from mentors who understand their unique challenges.
Supplier Donation Assists Secondary School Welding Education Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
The Canadian Centre of Welding and Joining (CCWJ) at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with the CWB Group, is honoured to support the distribution of a generous anonymous gift of over 58,000 lbs of Shield-Arc® 70+ Stick Electrodes (SMAW). These electrodes will be distributed to learning environments across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, providing an invaluable resource to support welding programs in the region.
Safety First: Prioritizing Safe Learning & Working Environments
Safety is a non-negotiable priority in any educational setting, especially where students are engaged in skilled trades like welding. The CWB WeldSAFE™ program, launched in 2022, aims to ensure students receive proper training in safe environments, laying the foundation for a culture of safety that transcends into their future careers.
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What We Do
Much of our world is welded. Just look around you: furniture, electronics, wind turbines, cars, stadiums, medical devices and more. Welding skills open doors to a wide variety of careers across many sectors and professions that are vital to Canadian competitiveness in a global economy.
It’s incredibly important to raise awareness and promote career pathways to Canadians of all ages that will ultimately close the skills gap. And that’s where we come in.
We Support
Students
We help students of all ages start their welding journey with comprehensive, hands-on training across Canada. Let us show you what we offer.
Educators
We provide resources and financial aid to help improve welding skills training in the classroom, from investing in welding equipment to educator training.
Industries
With our help, Canadians are building great careers, and companies benefit from a stronger talent pool and overall workforce development.
Partners & Sponsors
Building strong relations is paramount to positively impact welding and welding-related industries.
Welding Professionals
Take advantage of our resources and connection in welding and welding-related industries. We’re here to support your career.
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*2013 through Spring 2022