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VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Regional ��������ion Association (VRCA) has announced it has awarded $30,000 to 10 recipients of the 2026 Bursary Program.��

Now in its third year, the program addresses the construction industry’s growing workforce gap by providing financial support to students pursuing careers in the trades, explains a release.

“Initiatives such as the bursary program are critical to support the next generation of builders,” said Jeannine Martin, president of the VRCA, in a statement. “This program eases the financial barrier that many students face and enables them to attain meaningful, long-term careers.” 

This year’s recipients are enrolled in or pursuing careers in programs including electrical, piping and plumbing, cabinet making and joinery, building science and architecture CADD.��

“This was one of the most competitive years yet for the bursary program,” said Eva Ciesielska, workforce development manager at the VRCA.��“We received over 70 applications from students interested in exploring careers in the trades. Our judging panel was incredibly impressed with the calibre of the applications.” 

Industry leaders from Division 15 Mechanical, Kindred ��������ion, Pitt Meadows Plumbing, Scott ��������ion Group and Western Pacific Enterprises offered their time and knowledge to help select this year’s recipients from the next generation of builders.

Recipients of the 2026 VRCA Bursary Program were celebrated Feb.��3 at the VRCA Annual General Meeting.

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