You could be eligible for up to $3,500 toward almost 20 short-term courses and programs at Selkirk College this fall and winter thanks to the StrongerBC future skills grant. The grant is open to British Columbians 19 years of age and older, regardless of financial need.
Quickly upgrade your skills and get job ready with a range of courses, including:
- BC Electrical Code
- BC Low Energy Code
- Wildfire suppression training
- Commercial vehicle inspection
- Refrigeration occupational skills
- First aid instructor training
- Applied leadership
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Computer-aided design for advanced manufacturing
- Drones
- Programming and software development
Explore the full list of eligible offerings.
The new grant is part of the Province’s StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, which is investing $480 million toward skills training and workforce development.
"Every action we are taking is designed to build a better future for people and a stronger economy for BC," said Selina Robinson, minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. "The new future skills grant will reduce financial barriers for people to acquire the skills and find the opportunities they need to thrive, and employers will be able to access the talent they need to sustain and grow their businesses."
Learn more about the StrongerBC future skills grant, including eligible programs and how to apply.
The StrongerBC future skills grant is funded by the Province of British Columbia.