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PVNC announces major enhancements to Board-wide welding program

June 22, 2018

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board is excited to announce a $650,000 investment to enhance the welding program at the Board’s six secondary schools located in Peterborough, Cobourg, Lindsay and Clarington.

TransCanada, CWB Welding Foundation Partner for Skills Canada National Competition

June 5, 2018

TransCanada and the CWB Welding Foundation partnered to enhance the profile of both skilled trades and welding opportunities in the Canadian pipeline industry.

Interview with Jamie McMillan

April 17, 2018

Jamie McMillan shares her welding journey with the CWB Group.

Stelco Helps Equip Five Area Secondary Schools with Welding Shops for the Future

April 12, 2018

Stelco donates $182,000 to the CWB Welding Foundation for equipment upgrades in the Grand Erie District School Board and the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board.

The CWB Welding Foundation applauds Budget 2018

March 7, 2018

The CWB Welding Foundation supports the Government of Canada’s Budget 2018 that provides a focus and investment for women pursuing their dreams to enter into the skilled trades.

Cambrian instructor wins national award

September 21, 2017

Cambrian College welding and fabrication instructor Robbie Duncan is back in his element, teaching students in the shop after being recognized in the national spotlight.

CWB Welding Foundation Applauds Nova Scotia financial commitment for trades training

September 8, 2017

The CWB Welding Foundation applauds the Government of Nova Scotia for its commitment to cover tuition for trades training.

#SupportSkillsDevelopment

September 5, 2017

We have created a social media campaign and need your help to reach our goal of $3,000.

Partnership Aims to Inspire the Next Generation of Welders

July 14, 2017

CWB Welding Foundation provides funds for LAUNCH PAD welding program

July 5, 2017

Welding on the Menu for the Prime Minister?

May 23, 2017

#LETSDOLUNCH

CWB Welding Foundation presents awards to Western Quebec Career Centre students

April 19, 2017

Secondary and post-secondary welding students from the Western Quebec Career Centre received awards from the CWB Welding Foundation for their strong welding abilities and academic aptitude.

CWB Welding Foundation supports funding announced for Indigenous peoples in Budget 2017

March 27, 2017

CWB Welding Foundation helps mothers learn about arcs and sparks

January 9, 2017

CWB Welding Foundation in partnership with M. F. McHugh Education Centre and the Youville Centre will be hosting a welding course at St. Paul High School

CWB Welding Foundation helps BC welding programs

November 21, 2016

CWB Welding Foundation funding partnership with the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Seaspan

Rise of the phoenix: New welding lids for secondary schools

September 12, 2016

The CWB Welding Foundation launched its Secondary School Welding Helmet Initiative

Girls test their metal in summer welding camp at Sask Polytech

July 11, 2016

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Women in Trades and Technology program partnering with the CWB Welding Foundation to host a Mind Over Metal welding camp for girls

CWB Welding Foundation will distribute $300,000 towards BC welding programs

June 27, 2016

CWB Welding Foundation expands its secondary school welding and education support programs in BC with a donation from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Seaspan

Welding has no boundaries

June 16, 2016

CWB Welding Foundation in partnership with Ironworkers Local 97 and the Industry Training Authority, will be hosting a welding summer camp for students from the BC School for the Deaf

CWB Welding Foundation provides funding to future welding professionals

June 9, 2016

Children in Ontario impacted by cancer and their immediate family members will now have an opportunity to get into the welding profession

Irving Shipbuilding, NSCC and Women Unlimited launch second women in shipbuilding program

April 25, 2016

Irving Shipbuilding, Women Unlimited and Nova Scotia Community College working to address the gender gap in shipbuilding

Sparks were flying as students learn about welding

April 18, 2016

Students from Halton Hills Christian School were hands on during their Exploratories Program hosted by the CWB Welding Foundation.

Inaugural Mind over Metal camp inspires young welder to pursue welding

March 2, 2016

CWB Welding Foundation Mind over Metal welding camp hosted at St. Joseph High School in Edmonton

CWB Welding Foundation awards first ever Hugh A. Krentz Student Award

February 22, 2016

Colin Murphy, Welding Engineering Technology graduate from the College of the North Atlantic’s Burin Campus receives the Hugh A. Krentz Student Award

CWB Welding Foundation enhancing welding programs

February 15, 2016

CWB Welding Foundation donates $150,000 to the Halton Learning Foundation to enhance welding programs and education for schools within the Halton District School Board

Mind over Metal welding camp brings mothers, daughters together

February 4, 2016

Esteem Women in partnership with the Smallwood Crescent Community Centre, held a Mind over Metal welding camp hosted by the College of the North Atlantic

CWB Welding Foundation launches Secondary School Welding Helmet Initiative

November 27, 2015

A program to assist secondary schools by providing their welding students with proper personal protective gear

CWB Welding Foundation, CWB Education partners with St. Joseph High School to launch ACORN national curriculum, welding helmet initiative

October 19, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation and CWB Education partner with St. Joseph High School to roll out ACORN welding curriculum

CWB Welding Foundation and Esteem Women host Mind Over Metal Welding Camp at the College of the North Atlantic

October 2, 2015

The camp at CNA’s Burin campus camp will be hosted by Esteem Women of Newfoundland and Labrador

CWB Welding Foundation and Marinucci Family Foundation announces $500,000 donation to 10 Canadian secondary school programs

September 14, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation and the Marinucci Family Foundation announce their partnership of funding welding programs at the secondary school level

At risk youth enjoy Mind over Metal camp

July 30, 2015

Week-long Mind over Metal camp hosted by Liberty for Youth

CWB Welding Foundation presents cheques to Skills Canada National Competition competitors

July 30, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation Makes Dreams Come True During SCNC

July 16, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation partners with Women Unlimited

July 15, 2015

CWB Welding Foundationhelps high school welding educators to attend Educators' Conference

April 23, 2015

The CWB Welding Foundation Secondary School Awards put opportunity first

April 23, 2015

Equipment, funding support available for secondary, post-secondary institutions

April 21, 2015

Western Quebec Career Centre welding students receive awards

April 2, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation supports World Skills Competitor

March 25, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation presents Post-Secondary Awards to CNA welding students

February 5, 2015

CWB Welding Foundation hosts Week of Welding

December 8, 2014

Beamsville students tour Advanced Welding Technology Centre

November 25, 2014

CWB Welding Foundation helps at risk youth understand welding opportunities

November 3, 2014

Mind over Metal welding camp a huge success

November 3, 2014

Exploring the profession of welding

November 3, 2014

CWB Welding Foundation creates $250K bursary award for Indigenous students

November 3, 2014

CWB Welding Foundation’s Board of Directors selected

November 3, 2014