More people will benefit from training grants

More people will benefit from training grants

August 7, 2024

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.

This popular grant covers as much as $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

“Because B.C.’s strong economy is growing, we now have more job openings than people with the training needed to work in high-demand fields,” said Premier David Eby. “We need to give people the opportunity to build a good life – and help employers find the people to drive our economy forward and deliver the services we all rely on.”

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.”

 

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