The CWB Foundation and CWB Group are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Skills Canada and its provincial organizations throughout 2024. Our collaboration symbolizes more than an alliance; it represents a shared commitment to fostering excellence in skilled trades and technology across North America.
We’re pleased to announce that one of our very own PhD candidates, Shadab Sarmast has been awarded the prestigious CWB Welding Foundation Graduate Scholarship for Women. This scholarship is awarded to women who have demonstrated interest and research in pursuing a career in materials joining and the applied technology services industry. She is supervised by Dr. Norman Zhou and Dr. Michael Benoit in the Centre for Advanced Materials Joining (CAMJ). We caught up with Shadab to learn more about her journey, research interests, and what this award means to her.
Advance Women in Manufacturing 2024 virtual event recently took place, shedding light on the significant contributions and challenges faced by women in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
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.
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 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.
The CWB Welding Foundation, a national not-for-profit charitable organization, is thrilled to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with NFI Group Inc. that started in 2023. This collaboration not only reaffirms their commitment but also includes a generous $30,000 funding pledge. The partnership represents a significant step forward in addressing the need for skilled welding tradespeople and professionals in the North American workforce.
When we think of welding, we typically envision sparks flying in a workshop as a welder fuses...
Stigma has long undermined the true value and importance of skilled trades. We have continued challenging these misconceptions by offering programs and education that raise awareness and expose participants to welding to demystify the world of skilled trades. Our goal? Generate meaningful conversations with students, parents, educators, and industry professionals that inform and inspire them to consider opportunities and career paths they may be unaware of.
At the CWB Foundation, we express our gratitude to Bruce Power for their remarkable contributions to Sparking Success, our initiative aimed at shaping the future of welding and related careers for students from the Bruce Grey Catholic and Bluewater District School Boards.
Mississauga, Ontario — On November 15 and 16, thousands of students from the Mississauga area from...
For the past 10 years, the CWB Foundation and its partners have delivered hands-on educational programs, camps for youth and workshops for adults designed to address the skilled trade labour shortage and equip workers with the necessary skills for the future.
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In 2020, the CWB Foundation embarked on an inspiring mission to empower youth from the Durham...
The CWB Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Hugh A. Krentz Student Award recipients. The...
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The CWB Welding Foundation is thrilled to share its newly published 10-Year Impact Report...
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NANAIMO — Sparks are flying this week as young prospective welders learn the trade and hopefully...
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TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5.4 million to design and build three mobile tech...
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As Cayuga Secondary School student Lorne Johnstone looks ahead at the career paths he might follow...
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When Dayton Block first started partnering with the CWB Welding Foundation in 2013, he didn’t...
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Algoma District School Board showed off what is being taught in its welding classes thanks to a...
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A key figure in educating the province’s trade and technology sector is hoping a new partnership...
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A few grade 9 students from Bert Bowes were handpicked by teachers to...
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By Don Procter, Daily Commercial News Aiming to up the ranks of women in welding trades, the CWB...
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Algoma District School Board showed off what is being taught in its welding classes thanks to a...
John Marinucci’s fingerprint and influence can be seen across both the CWB Welding Foundation’s...
Sarah Watts-Rynard Chair of the Board of Directors for CWB Welding Foundation Previous Vice-Chair...
Elizabeth Neufeld Job Title: Lead Instructor, Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards Companies: Dean’s...
Megan Tubman Welder and High School Instructor 19 Years of Service Magnalum Metal and Steel - 2005...
Eight Mi'kmaw children and youth received hands-on welding training in the centre of their...
The CWB Group, the Foundation and the University of Alberta, one of Canada’s preeminent...
For many students the introduction to welding starts in high school, and secondary school...
Students going into Grade 9 in the fall will learn to put Mind Over Metal at welding camps this...
Hope, BC: As part of an effort to build and sustain a highly skilled Canadian welding workforce,...
The CWB Welding Foundation, CWB Group, and the International Brotherhood of...
Moncton, NB, Canada / 91.9 The Bend - Tim Herd A welding trailer is now part of the curriculum at...
This summer, those contemplating a job change or learning new skills to boost their career can try...
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we think it’s time to #breakthebias against...
Now’s your chance to enhance your student experience in the Weld Shop! Funding is available to...
Milton, ON: Secondary school students in the Thunder Bay area will be learning welding skills on...
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The CWB Welding Foundation, CWB Group, and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, along...
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A recent report by the Canadian Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the Education Policy...
Congratulations to Bonnie Rose for being recognized as one of 2021's Top Women in Safety...
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Spark Something Amazing: Apply now for 2021-2022 programs The CWB Welding Foundation is pleased to...
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Issued by Education and Early Childhood Development, Government of New Brunswick. FREDERICTON...
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On behalf of the CWB Welding Foundation team, I would like to congratulate John Marinucci, Chair...
The CWB Welding Foundation, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Durham Catholic District School Board...
The CWB Welding Foundation, Bruce Power, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), Bruce-Grey...
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To help educators deliver effective welding training as safely as possible, we are providing a...
For some students, it's the opportunity to create something lasting with their hands. For others,...
Twenty-two high-schools across Canada will benefit from over $1.9 million to improve and enhance...
Dear partners in education: Greetings from the team at the CWB Welding Foundation. We hope you and...
As you may have already heard, we, along with our partners at the CWB Group, have made the...
Dear educators and partners: The health and well-being of students, educators, staff and all the...
The CWB Welding Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the...
In just five years, the CWB Welding Foundation has spearheaded significant change across Canada....
Personal testimony from Volunteer sent to Cody Vigeant and Alan Gallant from the CWB Welding...
The CWB Welding Foundation, CWB Group, and the International Brotherhood of...
Toronto, ON- CWB Group announced a strategic partnership with UA Canada, the leading professionals...
Kitimat, B.C. -- LNG Canada today announces it partnered with CWB Welding Foundation to deliver a...
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