BC Program - Honour the Work
Providing books, equipment and lesson plans which introduce the skilled trades to elementary students.
As British Columbia continues to face an ongoing skilled trades shortage, our industry has an urgent need to act. By inspiring students in elementary classrooms today, we can build the next generation of tradespeople who will sustain and grow our communities of tomorrow.
By enlightening students to the exciting possibilities within the construction industry, we are not only supporting their educational journey but also contributing to the growth and sustainability of our industry.
About Honour the Work STEAMS Kits
This innovative program aims to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education through hands-on activity kits and books designed to inspire elementary school students.
The Honour the Work initiative is dedicated to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among young learners. The comprehensive kits provided include detailed guides for educators, complete with lesson plans, instructional videos, and various resources, all aligned with the British Columbia curriculum standards.
Honour the Work is a charitable organization dedicated to reshaping perceptions and increasing awareness of skilled trades careers among elementary students, teachers, and parents.
STEAMS Kits introduce kindergarten to grade 5 students to skilled trades, which:
- are turnkey. Teacher lesson plans, student handouts, and electronic links to resources are provided.
- are hands on. A class set of building materials are included.
- include diverse children's books.
Interested in Donating to Support the Initiative?
We hope to supply 500 classrooms and over 21,000 students across BC with access to the Honour the Work curriculum. Our fundraising target to support these goals is $550,000.
If you are interested in supporting this initiative through a donation that will help us circulate more of these kits in schools across BC, we welcome your financial donation.
Donation Amounts:
Sponsor a School ($3500)
This kit is for one classroom per grade (Kindergarten to Grade 5).
Honour the Work is a charitable organization dedicated to reshaping perceptions and increasing awareness of skilled trades careers among elementary students, teachers, and parents. Charitable receipts are provided.
Together, we can help ensure every child in BC has early exposure to the opportunities waiting for them in the trades.
British Columbia Contributing Partners:
BC Honour the Work Steering Committee is a collaborative, non-partisan effort designed to expand the Honour the Work initiative into every school district in our province.
Honourary Co-Chairs:
Mike Bernier, former MLA and Minister of Education, Province of British Columbia
Rob Fleming, former MLA and Minister of Education, Province of British Columbia
Current partners:
British Columbia Construction Association
BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association
Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Vancouver Island Construction Association
Southern Interior Construction Association
Northern Regional Construction Association
If you are interested in being a partner, you can:
- help promote skilled trades as a rewarding, essential career path.
- encourage your members to support this initiative through sponsorship or donations, enabling more students, especially in underserved communities, to access STEAMS Kits.
- participate in amplifying classroom stories that show the power of hands-on trades learning.
Contact: honourthework@bccassn.com
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School Districts:
If you are a School District interested in the Honour the Work resource kits in your schools, please email us.
Testimonials
“I appreciated that everything aligned with the curriculum, made it super easy to meet the content in a hands on way.”
Grade 4 Teacher
“Great book resources, loved that there were a few I had not seen before.”
Grade 1 Teacher
“Such a great way to end the school year, kept the kids busy in a meaningfully engaged way.”
Grade 2 Teacher
“I get to keep all of this? That is amazing, can’t wait to dive in a bit deeper with next years students.”
Grade 5 Teacher
“Appreciate that it is not a heavy cost kit, makes it easy to refill for next year.”
Grade 5 Teacher
“My students loved it.. So much fun was had.”
Grade 2 Teacher
