The information on this page is provided to you from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
What is the StrongerBC future skills grant program?
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.
The grant will continue to play a pivotal role in equipping individuals for current and future job markets, contributing to the province’s economic resilience and global competitiveness.
Assess your Eligibility
The StrongerBC future skills grant is available to most British Columbians and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. Find out if you are eligible. The StrongerBC future skills grant is available regardless of your financial situation.
Checklist to determine learner eligibility criteria
Apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant online using your BC Services Card Account
After you’ve registered for the training program with the public post-secondary institution, you will need to apply for the grant online with your BC Services Card Account.
Make sure you have set up your BC Services Card Account. You will need your account to log in. The new system will check your eligibility.
Apply for the grant here: www.futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca. Remember to submit your application to the post-secondary institution before you apply for the grant.
To review StrongerBC future skills grant eligibility and information please visit here: WorkBC StrongerBC future skills grant.
For more information about the grant, email: futureskillsgrant@gov.bc.ca
Programs listed below may have limited availability, please check with the post-secondary institution prior to registering.