Partnering to Power BC's Economy

With baby-boomers set to retire and British Columbia transitioning to a knowledge-based economy, BC Labour forecasts that there will be one million job openings in the next ten years. Many of these jobs (42 per cent) will require college or trades certification, which will place increased strain on our college system. To meet these challenges our colleges are looking for new ways and opportunities to partner to achieve common goals. A recent review revealed more than 200 collaborations between our 11 member colleges, government, communities, industry, business and other post-secondary institutions. Partnerships are going to be even more important in the coming decade as we all strive to meet the workforce challenges ahead. Read about some of the ways our colleges are creating partnerships to power BC's economy: Secondary School Student Graduates with Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Diploma at Northern Lights College Aboriginal Culinary Arts Program at VCC Showcases Aboriginal Culture to the World College of the Rockies Students Learn First Hand at New Aboriginal Gathering Place VCC Partners with VPD for Vehicle Inspections