Newsletter April 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apply before Tuesday, April 30th 2024 

Building Diversity Awards – Nominations Open

The Canadian Building Diversity Awards is the premier event celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in construction across Canada. This 4th annual celebration includes breathtaking performances by Canada's top artists and heartfelt presentations from industry leaders. Join us on June 14, 2024, as we embark on "Building A Sustainable Future," honoring the visionaries and trailblazers fostering a more inclusive future in the construction industry.

 

 

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 1pm – 2pm

NexGen Builders Information Session

At this session, discover how our mentorship program will transform your career in construction. Learn about our online group sessions, expert industry mentors, and the incredible opportunities awaiting you in construction.

 

 

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Racial Justice Summit 2024

Urban Alliance on Race Relations invites you to their 5th Annual Racial Justice Summit 2024. This summit is a gathering of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing racial justice through education, dialogue, and action. Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities related to addressing racial inequities faced by children and youths.

 

NEWS

10 Year Anniversary Highlights

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for TCBN's 10th Anniversary Celebration & Quarterly General Meeting! Your presence made the event truly special, and we're immensely grateful for your support.

A special shoutout to our incredible keynote speakers, Julian Gross and Marie Clarke Walker, for their inspiring words and invaluable contributions.

Your insights added immense value to our gathering. Here's to many more.

See the video on our Youtube channel and make sure to subscribe!

 

 

Moss Park Community Spring Information Fair Highlights

On March 27th, the TCBN and the Moss Park Coalition participated in the Neighbourhood Information Post’s Moss Park Spring Information Fair, the John Innes Rec Centre. Over 35 local organizations, agencies, employers, and service providers spent the day with the Moss Park community and gave them an opportunity to learn more the services and opportunities that they can provide.

 

 

A Framework to Advance Inclusive Economic Development in Toronto

The TCBN is encouraged by the City of Toronto’s leadership to advance a new Framework for Inclusive Economic Development, and agrees with the pressing need for a paradigm shift in the City’s approach to economic growth as economic prosperity has not been equitably shared among Toronto residents. For more details and to read TCBNs recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee last week, please visit here.

 

 

Toronto FIFA2026 Men’s World Cup

In March, the TCBN was proud to join community, labour, transit advocacy, environmental, worker rights and migrant rights groups and organizations to advocate for a human rights approach and vision for Toronto's participation in FIFA 2026. Check out TCBNs Director of Community Engagement, Kumsa Baker's CBC Metro Morning interview here.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

The Ontario Line, Canada’s largest public infrastructure project in history, risks being built without any meaningful benefits for the community. In November 2022, Metrolinx awarded 50% of the project in contracts with private developers, valued at about $15 billion, without any mention of the promised Community Benefits Agreement as announced.

TCBN is looking for Youth Delegates to join our Youth Policy Table. Organizations that are invested in equity-deserving groups accessing good jobs in the construction sector, are encouraged to refer youth delegates. We are seeking referrals of Black, Indigenous, and other racialized (BIPOC) youth aged 16-25.

The NexGen Builders Mentoring program offers development seminars for mentees and mentors in the first two months, weekly calls and monthly face to face meetings between mentors and mentees, and quarterly networking opportunities.

Assists Black youth aged 16-34, to find a job in construction in skilled, unionized trades or professional, administrative, or technical positions in a construction company. Also provides professional development training and work placements.

Construction Employers: Sign up to the Employer Portal today! Post your jobs for work-ready candidates. Offset costs with financial incentives for training and onboarding.

Job Seekers: Sign up to create your profile in Employer Portal and upload your resume to be accessed by potential employers.

 

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