StrongerBC Future Skills Grant

August 15, 2024

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.   

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.

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