WATCH: “We have secured an opportunity to inspire our youth to become the city-builders of tomorrow”.

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Bill Black, President and CEO of the Calgary Construction Association gave an impassioned speech at the launch of the TELUS Spark Science Centre BLUPrint program, highlighting the importance of encouraging youth to enter the skilled trades, and the importance of the construction industry to society.

The labour shortage is the challenge of our times, and that is why the Calgary Construction Association Education Fund is investing $100,000 towards the BLUprint Program – the largest single investment made by the Fund since its inception in 1998.

What is BLUprint? Our partnership with TELUS Spark Science Centre will create a series of exploration spaces called BLUprint—standing for “Building, Learning, and You.” These spaces are designed to educate youth about trades-based science concepts in a fun and engaging way. By featuring hands-on activities related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades, BLUprint integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education.