Become Future Ready

The StrongerBC future skills grant empowers British Columbians to shape their own futures. The grant covers up to $3,500 for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

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 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

Learners can choose from a growing list of more than 400 programs and start training.

Learning opportunities include online, in person, or a blend of both, making it easier for people to find training that fits their busy schedules. Types of skills training that are supported include:

Professional, scientific and technical training, such as digital marketing and cybersecurity training.

Health care training, such as, emergency medical responder and dental office administration.

Other certificates and micro-credentials (which is a certification of assessed competencies that is additional, alternate, complementary to, or a component of a formal qualification) across many industries, including education, automotive repair services, agriculture and fishing, wildfire fighting, finance and more.

More information on the future skills grant can be found at EducationPlannerBC and at WorkBC.