COQUITLAM – People training for good paying, in-demand careers will be able to access grants that cover most, or all, of their tuition thanks to the next intake of the StrongerBC future skills grant.
As part of the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, government introduced the future skills grant program to support British Columbians, aged 19 or older, in accessing up to $3,500 in short-term skills training, aligned with skills and labour market demands as identified in B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook.
First introduced in Fall 2023, over 7,000 people accessed the future skills grant, helping people access training opportunities in industries such as health care, firefighting, cybersecurity and construction.
People 19 and older who live in British Columbia are eligible for these grants.
“This government is focused on investing in British Columbians and removing financial barriers to their success. As jobs transform and more training is required, with the $3,500 future skills grant, people will be able to boost their skills, and succeed in their current jobs and get better-paying jobs,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “Last year, this grant served over 7,000 people, and this year, thousands of British Columbians will benefit from more training opportunities offered by B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions that will enhance workers’ skills who will fill in-demand positions now and get good-paying jobs.”\
Starting in Fall 2024, institutions are offering programs to equip learners with job-related skills to increase their productivity, and advance in their careers. People can choose from a list of over 300 programs and start training in September 2024. Registration for the fall 2024 semester has opened.
People can choose from a growing list of more than 300 programs and start training in September 2024. Registration for the fall semester is open.
Learning opportunities include in-person, online or hybrid delivery, making it easier for people in British Columbia to find training that fits their busy lives. Types of training that are supported include:
* health-care training, such as medical terminology, emergency medical responder and dental office administration;
* trades and firefighting training, such as construction, automotive (electric vehicle) repair services, and wildfire fighting;
* professional, scientific and technical training, such as cybersecurity training and digital marketing; and
* other certificates and micro-credentials across many industries, including education, agriculture and fishing, finance and more.
Learn More:
For more information about the future skills grant, go to: https://www.workbc.ca/find-loans-and-grants/students-and-adult-learners/strongerbc-future-skills-grant
