Taghum, B.C- In the small community of Taghum, B.C, a project to improve a community centre has given locals the opportunity to learn construction and trades skills.
The six-month project, which received $47,122 in government funding, has provided training and experience in demolition, concrete, framing, insulation, electrical, painting and roofing.
Working through extreme air quality conditions due to wildfires in B.C. this summer, trades instructor Robert Slater led participants in building a privacy fence, worked on the demolition and reconstruction of a storage area and built an accessibility ramp leading into the hall.
“This program has provided the participants with the experience of constructing a building from site layout through concrete, framing and finishing with an ongoing focus on safe work practices,” Slater said. “I expect this will improve their chances for success in any future work.”
He also noted also how proud the participants are of their accomplishments.
According to the Province, Nick Bozak, one of the participants, has gained full-time employment, and another participant, Dan Charbonneau, has been taken on as an apprentice by the project manager.
“Even if I don’t continue with carpentry as my final career, what I have learned working here with Bob can be transferred to other occupations, whatever the next step may be for me,” Charbonneau said.
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