In a fast-paced construction industry, employers need trained, ready-to-work people that you can count on to be there. You are constructing more than a building, you are building a team.

Since 1994, BladeRunners has helped construction contractors fill entry-level positions with motivated young people. Employers have discovered these at-risk youth ages 15-30 will succeed if given the opportunity. With 88% Job Placement rate, 32% female participation rate, and 66% Aboriginal participation, BladeRunners is helping these youth to become valued contributing citizens of our communities.

When you hire BladeRunners youth, they arrive at work with basic safety certification and rain gear, and a willingness to work hard.

What's New at BladeRunners

BladeRunners celebrated its 15th anniversary on November 13, 2009 with a
celebration back where it all began – GM Place, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Over two hundred people from around the province were in attendance
sharing in the success of the program. Attendees included past and present
BladeRunners participants, representatives from the various service providers
who deliver the program throughout the province, representatives from
various branches of the government and friends, family, original founders and
supporters of the program. The day was capped by an announcement
from Minister George Abbott that a further $14 million in government
funding will allow expansion of the BladeRunners program into other
industrial sectors and locations throughout the province and
provide support for up to 600 future at-risk youth.

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Charities Intelligence Canada Charities Dinner

Garry Jobin and John Webster attend the Charities Intelligence Canada Charities Dinner on Nov 19th, 2009 to accept an award for excellence for Vancouver ACCESS BladeRunners and for being chosen as one of 32 Recommended Charities out of an initial 435 researched/screened.

Raising the Roof Toque Campaign Launch in Toronto.

On November 19th, 2009 John Webster, Darcy McDiarmid and Garry Jobin attended the national Raising the Roof Toque Campaign Launch in Toronto.  Vancouver ACCESS BladeRunners is partners with Raising the Roof to generate funds for homelessness in Canada.  Virgin Mobile is also a major partner in the campaign.

Garry Jobin Awaits to Speak to Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Mobile

Darcy McDiarmid, John Webster and Sean Gaddon President of Raising the Roof

CSETS hosts BladeRunners Celebration

On July 16th, 2009, ACCESS and the BladeRunners delivery agents had
a day of celebration in Nanaimo celebrating a successful completion
and submission of a joint proposal submission for future BladeRunners funding.
[ read the full story ]

The Millenium Project

BladeRunners has developed an exciting new partnership with Millennium,
the award winning developer of Millennium Water, home of the 2010 Olympic Village,
whereby all proceeds from the international delivery of Millennium Water Vancouver 2010
pins will be donated in support of ACCESS BladeRunners.
[ read the full story ]

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BladeRunners is a Province of British Columbia employment program that helps at-risk youth between ages 15-30 build careers in construction. The Province of British Columbia is the steward of the program and the Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society [ACCESS] manages the program. Terms of Use Policy, click here.