StrongerBC future skills grant
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The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations.
Who Can Apply
The StrongerBC future skills grant is available to you if:
- You are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada
- You are a resident of BC and you currently live in BC
- You are 19 years or older or you have graduated from high school by the time the course or program starts
- You give Okanagan College consent to disclose learner and registration information to the Province of BC
- You are not receiving duplicate or overlapping funding to cover the eligible costs (e.g. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same costs as the future skills grant)
You should also understand that:
- The StrongerBC future skills grant benefits may have tax implications
- The StrongerBC future skills grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
- If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
- The amount of StrongerBC future skills grant funding you receive is subject to review and audit.
- The overall funding available for Okanagan College students is limited and we encourage you to apply for the the program of your choice and the StrongerBC future skills grant as soon as possible.
Previously eligible programs
Certificate Programs and Microcredentials
Explore all our certificates and microcredentials
View the complete list of certificates and microcredentials we offer, including those not eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant.
Industry Training
Explore all Industry Training offerings
Visit our Industry Trades Training section to discover all available offerings, including those not eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant.
Contact Information
If you have questions about StrongerBC future skills grant eligible programs and courses at Okanagan College, please email ocfutureskillsgrant@okanagan.bc.ca connect with our Education Planning Team.
This project was funded by the Province of British Columbia.
