Constructing the Future Graduation 2013
During the ceremony, several graduates gave testimonials about their personal and positive experiences in the program. “CTF was more than just an experience for me. It went above and beyond the construction sector and it was an opportunity that exceeded my Dalhousie Business Degree. I will open my own business,” said Renaldo Cleare. More than 100 community and industry guests attened the event. Former Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Leonard Preyra also attended along with Colin Brothers, Halifax team leader and Jennifer Hollis, program officer from the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE). Sandra Watts Wilson and Shannon Chambers represented the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and David MacMillan, academic chair, Trades & Technology represented the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). Michael Wyse, CEO brought greetings on behalf of the BBI. After five years, CTF is still meeting its goal of graduating qualified and
Lou Gannon
On August 27, 2013, the Black Business Initiative (BBI) celebrated the accomplishments of 10 individuals who graduated from the Constructing the Future (CTF) program. The ceremony was held at the Nova Scotia Community College on Leeds Street in Halifax. Ten participants successfully graduated, and one student of the 15 found employment before graduation day.
Program coordinator, LAE representatives and graduates with the Hon. Leonard Preyra
hardworking individuals ready to enroll in NSCC or assume jobs in residential and commercial construction. Along with the student who found work prior to graduation; three others were hired following their last job placements. Three graduates chose the Nova Scotia Community College as a next step after fulfilling CTF’s requirements. One participant applied to Dexter Institute, two others are seeking employment and one is working on a business concept through BBI’s Business Is Jammin’ Program.
Joel Marsman, CTF program coordinator
These results could not be reached without the partnership of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education, through which the CTF program is funded. This partnership continues to be beneficial to both government and the African Nova Scotian community.
Mike Wyse - BBI CEO
The Constructing the Future Program will maintain its commitment in assisting many more African Nova Scotians willing to acquire new skills and compete in Nova Scotia’s construction sector, as long as the successful partnership between the BBI, NSCC and LAE continues to grow and flourish. .
Joel Marsman, Khothatso Mokoena, Ed Matwawana and Mike Wyse
Colin Brothers, LAE Halifax team leader
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