Empowering Youth in Northern B.C.: The Arx and Sparx Program’s Path to Skills and Success

The welding and materials joining industry offers young people a promising and engaging career path, and that’s no different for youth in northern British Columbia living in communities like Terrace or Kitimat. In 2018, the CWB Foundation, in partnership with LNG Canada, saw an opportunity to support youth and local industry through a joint program called Arx and Sparx. This program offers youth an exciting and hands-on experience with beginner welding training, blending skill development, and cultural activities that foster pride in themselves and their communities. The program has taken over 250 participants on a transformative journey and paved the way for their future careers.

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