New Brunswick Building Trades Union Launches Trades Future Alliance

August 2, 2024

New Brunswick’s Building Trades Unions has announced the Crafting Futures, Building Dreams Trades Future Alliance.

The newly formed Trades Future Alliance is dedicated to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople by providing grants and resources to high and middle school vocational programs in New Brunswick.

“Our mission is to support the growth of these programs, enabling students to explore, learn, and excel in various trade fields, thereby building a brighter future for themselves and their communities.”

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