MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#construction–After more than 20 years of building nearly 1,000 homes in Maple Ridge, BC, Epic Homes knows that strong communities depend on skilled people as much as they depend on housing.
That belief is central to Epic Homes’ purpose of Making Things Better – and it’s why the company is launching the Epic Homes Youth Trades Scholarship in 2026 – awarding $1,000 to 3 local high school students attending Maple Ridge Secondary, Samuel Robertson Technical or Garibaldi Secondary.
As one of the community’s largest general contractors, Epic Homes employs over 100 local skilled tradespeople every day across its construction sites. The company also sees firsthand a growing shortage of workers across the construction trades – at the same time that career opportunities in the trades continue to expand.
“The skilled trades are going to be one of the most important and rewarding professions moving forward,” said Epic Homes President Cole Lambert. “For students who are technically inclined and want to use their hands to build real things, the opportunities are endless.”
The scholarship is intended to support students pursuing trade-related education or apprenticeships connected to residential construction, including:
- Carpentry and Framing
- Electrical
- Plumbing and Gas Fitting
- HVAC and Refrigeration
- Roofing and Building Envelope
- Drywall and Finishing
- Concrete and Foundations
- Construction Management and Residential Building Technology
- Trade foundations programs and registered apprenticeships
By supporting local students at the start of their careers, Epic Homes hopes to raise awareness of a viable, fulfilling career path that helps power the future of Maple Ridge.
“The homes we build tomorrow will rely on the students learning these skills today,” Epic Homes President Cole Lambert added. “This scholarship is one way we can help make things better – for individuals, for families, and for the community as a whole.”
Who is Eligible for the Epic Homes Youth Trades Scholarship?
If you’re a student attending Maple Ridge Secondary, Samuel Robertson Technical or Garibaldi Secondary, and are enrolled in a Grade 12 Trades Program with the intention to continue with your Trade in post-secondary education, you are eligible. Contact your school administrator for details on how to apply.
Contacts
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