The CWB Foundation and CWB Group are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Skills Canada and its provincial organizations throughout 2024. Our collaboration symbolizes more than an alliance; it represents a shared commitment to fostering excellence in skilled trades and technology across North America ..read more

We’re pleased to announce that one of our very own PhD candidates, Shadab Sarmast has been awarded the prestigious CWB Welding Foundation Graduate Scholarship for Women. This scholarship is awarded to women who have demonstrated interest and research in pursuing a career in materials joining and the applied technology services industry. She is supervised by Dr. Norman Zhou and Dr. Michael Benoit in the Centre for Advanced Materials Joining (CAMJ). We caught up with Shadab to learn more about her journey, research interests, and what this award means to her ..read more

Advance Women in Manufacturing 2024 virtual event recently took place, shedding light on the significant contributions and challenges faced by women in the Canadian manufacturing sector ..read more

The CWB Foundation’s commitment to diversity extends to breaking barriers and empowering underrepresented groups in the skilled trades. Partnerships with industry leaders have resulted in programs like the Women of Steel™ Mentorship Network, which provides female participants with support from mentors who understand their unique challenges ..read more

The Canadian Centre of Welding and Joining (CCWJ) at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with the CWB Group, is honoured to support the distribution of a generous anonymous gift of over 58,000 lbs of Shield-Arc® 70+ Stick Electrodes (SMAW). These electrodes will be distributed to learning environments across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, providing an invaluable resource to support welding programs in the region ..read more

The CWB Welding Foundation™, a national not-for-profit charitable organization, is thrilled to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with NFI Group Inc. that started in 2023. This collaboration not only reaffirms their commitment but also includes a generous $30,000 funding pledge. The partnership represents a significant step forward in addressing the need for skilled welding tradespeople and professionals in the North American workforce ..read more

Safety is a non-negotiable priority in any educational setting, especially where students are engaged in skilled trades like welding. The CWB WeldSAFE™ program, launched in 2022, aims to ensure students receive proper training in safe environments, laying the foundation for a culture of safety that transcends into their future careers ..read more

When we think of welding, we typically envision sparks flying in a workshop as a welder fuses ..read more

Stigma has long undermined the true value and importance of skilled trades. We have continued challenging these misconceptions by offering programs and education that raise awareness and expose participants to welding to demystify the world of skilled trades. Our goal? Generate meaningful conversations with students, parents, educators, and industry professionals that inform and inspire them to consider opportunities and career paths they may be unaware of ..read more

Mississauga, Ontario — On November 15 and 16, thousands of students from the Mississauga area from ..read more