CWB Foundation releases annual report outlining investments in welding education

Resource from: https://www.mromagazine.com 03 Jul,2025

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The CWB Foundation has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, capturing a year of growth, innovation and national impact supporting welding and materials joining education across Canada. As part of its ongoing 10-Year Strategic Vision, the Foundation says it invested more than $5 million into programs and partnerships to reduce barriers, modernize technical education and prepare the next generation of skilled welding professionals.

“This year’s report reflects a coordinated effort to meet labour market needs while increasing access to quality training, particularly in rural, remote, and equity-deserving communities,” says Susan Crowley, Executive Director of the CWB Foundation. “We’re proud to work alongside partners who believe in the power of hands-on education to change lives.”

Highlights from the CWB Foundation 2024–2025 Annual Report include:

Over 90 programs delivered in over 140 communities, including new initiatives in Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Portland, Oregon.
More than $1.65 million invested in secondary school programs through capital and equipment grants, safety equipment and technical educator training.
196 participants completed pre-employment training through programs like Women of Steel™ and Mind Over Metal™ Workshops.
168 educators and career counsellors received upskilling and technical training, with 652 welder qualifications issued through pre-employment and upskilling programs.
Participants in the Filling the Gap: Pressure Welder Training Program reported a 98 per cent employment rate after completion.
There was a 24 per cent increase in high school welding program interest following CWB Foundation youth programming.
Camps saw 27 per cent of participants self-identifying as female, while 16 per cent identified as Indigenous.

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