b'RECRUITMENT EFFORTSicant growth in apprenticeship trainingasapprenticesintheirtradedevelopsworkforcedevelopmentneedsofour last year in the Roofer and Architecturalskills on the job and through technicalindustry, and RCABCs recent expansion Sheet Metal Worker (ASMW) programs.trainingtofosterastrongworkforce,positions the association to respond with Last year, there were 696 active Rooferand it is a proven recruitment and reten- increasedcapacityforapprenticeship and 431 active Architectural Sheet Metaltion strategy. training classes.Worker apprentices in B.C.the highest levelstheprovincesroofingindustryEXPANDING FOR THE FUTURE PAVING THE WAY FORWARDhasseeninRCABCs68-yearhistory.To increase training capacity and provideThe roofing industry is evolving, and so WorkingcloselywithSkilledTradesBC,space for specialized training, we recentlyare the expectations of todays building RCABC has secured funding for addi- expanded our shop by 5,000 sq. ft. Withdesigners. Green roofs, energy-efficient tionalapprenticeshipclassesoverthewell over 1,000 active roofing industrysystems and sustainable materials are no pastfewyears,andthisyearwasnoapprenticesinB.C.,itsatimelyandlonger fringe elementstheyre integral exceptionfunding for 11 classes wasstrategic addition to the training centre,componentsoftodaysbuildingprac-addedtoallowRCABCtotrainwait- providing an added 3,600 sq. ft. dedi- tices, says Scales.listed apprentices.cated to flat and steep roofing practicalRCABCmembersunderstandthe We also saw an increase in our safetytraining, and 1,400 sq. ft. of new trainingvalue of investing in their workers and training courses last year, with more thanspace for vegetative roofing and otherare recognized for their commitment to 750 safety certifications issued fortheadvanced systems and techniques. offeringapprenticeshipopportunities CRCA National Torch Safety ProgramThespaceallowsustomeettheand building a well-trained workforce.and fall protection training. harmonizedRooferRedSealrequire- Byremovingobstaclesthatare And while attracting new workers ismentsandprovideadditionaltrainingpreventingnewpeoplefromentering critical,long-termsuccessdependsonopportunities,courseofferingsandthe roofing business and enhancing the creating a strong company culture thatdemonstration spaces. The B.C. govern- skills and experience of workers, we help keepsnewtalentengaged,valuedandments recent investment of $241 millionshapethefutureoftheindustryand rewarded.Integratingapprenticeshipin trades training funding over the nextcontribute to building a more resilient, into that culture by sponsoring workersthree years is well-timed to support theskilled workforce. NOWHIRING!P: 250-492-7985F: 250-492-7781E: team@interiorroong.comwww.interiorroong.comwww.rcabc.orgl23'