NORBURN LIGHTING & BATH CENTRE NORBURN.COM Your partner in quality products and expertise, competitive prices, and unmatched passion. 75 Years Of Trusted Excellence in Lighting & Plumbing recruit people to careers in construction at a time when the industry is seeing a labor crunch. “We have such a shortage,” she says. “We’re suffering…it’s hard to find good people. People are retiring out and others are not wanting to do physical work and as a result, we’ve got a massive shortage. I’m using my small platform to try to advocate for more people to consider working in the trades, especially women because I think it’s a really fantastic opportunity.” In addition to advocacy on her podcast, Brandy also sponsors a generous annual bursary for women in joinery and carpentry programs at BCIT. The Brandy Kawulka Joinery/Carpentry Bursary awards three $500 bursaries per year to students. Brandy established that several years ago because she feels passionate about encouraging women to go into the trades and also because she feels strongly about the results that a BCIT education can bring. Recalling her own experience there, Brandy says “there is a tangible connection between the skill you’re learning and employment.” Lastly, looking specifically to the future of Wood Be Art Renovations, Brandy has ambitious and innovative plans for the company’s growth. “We’re always looking to grow the business, the revenue, and the projects,” she says. “From a project standpoint, I do love taking on a whole house. I get to work with people in an intimate way and really transform their whole house, not just one room. When you’re working with someone that long, you really get to know them and you’re creating a massive transformation in their home, THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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