June 15, 2013
VIDEO: Skills Canada National Competition at BC Place
Skills Competences Canada held its 2013 Skills Canada National Competition at BC Place in downtown Vancouver from June 5th to June 8th.
Shaun Thorson, the CEO of Skills Competences Canada, took time to speak with the Journal of Commerce about the many different skills represented at the competition including carpentry, pipefitting and many other construction-related trades.
Thorson also emphasized the importance of introducing younger students to the trades through demonstration areas that allow them to experience the work involved firsthand, as well as participate themselves with simple activities.
Thorson also pointed to the competition as an excellent way to raise awareness of the trades as not just a job but a career path.
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VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of June 17th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of June 17th, 2013.
VIDEO: VRCA Construction Learning Forum on substance abuse in the workplace
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association held its annual Construction Learning Forum in Whistler, B.C. from May 31 to June 1st. The event featured many educational panels including a very informative session on substance abuse in the construction industry.
VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of June 10th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of June 10th, 2013.
VIDEO: The 2013 BC Steel Design Awards of Excellence
The BC chapter of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction held the2013 BC Steel Design Awards of Excellence on May 23 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in downtown Vancouver.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of June 3rd, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of June 3rd, 2013.
