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EllisDon has launched the inaugural EllisDon VIBE Award, an initiative that aligns with the company’s value of inclusive diversity and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.
The VIBE Award is an initiative by EllisDon to foster innovation and driving transformation within the construction sector. This scholarship program is dedicated to supporting Black students in their educational journey, helping them build careers in construction and become the transformative leaders.
Starting with the 2025-26 academic year, the VIBE Award will offer annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to eligible students attending the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto Scarborough, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and Dalhousie University. These awards aim to ease the financial burden of post-secondary education and are a testament to EllisDon’s belief in the power of diversity to enhance communities.
The award is a direct result of the passionate efforts of EllisDon’s employee-led leadership group, VIBE, which is committed to enacting change and creating opportunities for Black Canadians in the construction industry. VIBE will continue EllisDon’s internal and external focus on taking concrete actions to combat anti-Black racism.
“VIBE is a feeling. An energy that you feel when you’re with other people. A sentiment that leaves you feeling like you want to go back,” said Jennifer Khan, EllisDon head of Inclusive Diversity. “Go back to a place where you feel like you belong, a place where you want to grow and do great things.”
Application details for the VIBE Award will be available on the respective universities’ awards and scholarships pages.
“We believe that an inclusive and diverse workforce is key to building not just structures, but a stronger, more equitable society,” said the company..
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