Info-Session for Financial Essentials for Trades Workers

August 9, 2024

Date/Time: August 15 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm PDT

This course covers all the basics of how to make the most of your career as a trades worker and to come out ahead financially. Taking this course will allow you to begin to take the necessary steps to access the many qualified grants available, manage your money and debt wisely, save for the future, and understand your financial rights. This course has content for both apprentices and certified trades workers. Take advantage of the many incentives offered to trades workers and empower yourself!

The first 50 registrants for the October intake of Financial Essentials for Trades Workers will have fully funded tuition.

This course will be co-instructed by Anne Lee and Anna Lary. Anne is a Chartered Professional Accountant, who also has a Master of Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Education. Her career has focused on tax specialty work, incorporating digital tax technology experiences, and managing global innovation projects in Canada, Oceania, and Asia-Pacific regions for one of the Big4 accounting firms. Anna is a Master Electrician and has a Master of Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction.

If you have any questions regarding the course or the info-session please reach out to Anna at alary@bcit.ca

Go HERE for more information

Related Articles

IES Technical Luncheon: Lighting for Interior Living Walls and Horticultural Features

IES Technical Luncheon: Lighting for Interior Living Walls and Horticultural Features

September 6, 2023 Date: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm In-person Fee :  $50.00 (IES Members) / $65.00 (Non-Members) / $75.00 (at the door) Virtual participation via Zoom: $25 Virtual zoom link will be available on confirmation email after registration. Presentation Summary This course is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education…

ECAO Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium – June 5

ECAO Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium – June 5

March 15, 2024 Join ECAO for the Low Voltage and Systems Integration Symposium to dive into the world of low-voltage contracting and explore the latest trends and technologies shaping our industry. Date: Wed Jun 05, 2024 Time: 11:30 AM- 7 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) Location: Toronto Congress Centre, South BuildingEducation Sessions in: Leonard Cohen BallroomReception & Tradeshow…

EFC’s Ontario Region Presents: Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation Tour

EFC’s Ontario Region Presents: Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation Tour

April 26, 2024 The EFC Ontario Region Committee invites members for a tour and presentation at the recently opened Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (BCTI). May 7, 20241:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation, Humber College205 Humber College Blvd.Toronto, ON M9W 5L7 Located on Humber College’s North Campus in Toronto, Ontario, the BCTI is a stand-alone…

Latest Articles

  • EFC Letter on China Tariffs

    EFC Letter on China Tariffs

    September 15, 2024 The Canadian federal government intends to apply a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024. See announcement here. The initial list of impacted goods was released for public comment and submissions are due September 20, 2024.  The list of products is available… Read More…

  • Changing How we Build Homes: A Year of the Housing Accelerator Fund

    Changing How we Build Homes: A Year of the Housing Accelerator Fund

    September 15, 2024 The Government of Canada is highlighting key results that have come from the first Housing Accelerator Fund since the start of the Program. This week marks the closure of the application portal for the second round of the HAF. HAF was created to incentivize local governments to implement structural and lasting reforms that will increase… Read More…

  • Multi-Unit Construction Intentions Fuel Growth in the Residential Sector for July Building Permits

    Multi-Unit Construction Intentions Fuel Growth in the Residential Sector for July Building Permits

    September 15, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada surged 22.1% to $12.4 billion in July, rebounding from two consecutive monthly declines. Both the residential and non-residential sectors expanded in July. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits in July was up 22.9% compared with the previous month,… Read More…

  • B.C. Building Code Updated to Support More Homes

    B.C. Building Code Updated to Support More Homes

    September 15, 2024 Changes to the BC Building Code (BCBC) will allow single egress stair (SES) designs in low- and mid-rise buildings to support more multi-bedroom apartment options. The Province has updated the BCBC to remove the code requirement for a second egress, or exit, stairwell per floor in buildings up to six storeys. This change will… Read More…

Changing Scene

  • Leviton Canada Achieves Another Year of Carbon Neutrality

    Leviton Canada Achieves Another Year of Carbon Neutrality

    September 15, 2024 Leviton Canada proudly reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by achieving carbon neutrality once again in 2023. The company has significantly reduced their environmental footprint by 32% compared to 2022, with a substantial impact on transportation. Despite having energy-efficient lighting and relying on hydropower—a clean and renewable energy source—for their facility, transportation (both… Read More…

  • Grand Opening: Legrand BCS Office in Markham

    Grand Opening: Legrand BCS Office in Markham

    September 15, 2024 Legrand is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their new BCS facility in the heart of downtown Markham, ON, located at 85 Enterprise Blvd, Suite 400, which is set to take place on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. “Our facility in Vaughan will remain open to continue to stock inventory for Canada… Read More…

  • Gescan Announces Partnership with PataBid

    Gescan Announces Partnership with PataBid

    September 15, 2024 Gescan is excited to announce our partnership with PataBid Quantify. PataBid is a Canadian company, with software built for contractors which integrates live supplier pricing, manual drafting, and AI technology with human expertise to maximize take offs and bidding. Patabid’s Quantify software will allow contractors to access live pricing from Gescan’s website… Read More…

  • Electrical Safety Authority Unveils ‘A-MAZE-ing’ Interactive Experience to Keep Kids Safe from Electrical Harm

    Electrical Safety Authority Unveils ‘A-MAZE-ing’ Interactive Experience to Keep Kids Safe from Electrical Harm

    September 15, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) cut the ribbon on its new interactive experience, “The A-MAZE-ing Adventures of Carter Current”, located at the Peel Children’s Safety Village. The interactive space is designed to help educate and keep kids safe from electrical harm by learning about electrical hazards through play. “We are excited to partner with… Read More…