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Up to 80 Lower Mainland residents are receiving the training they need for jobs in their communities, thanks to the federal-provincial partnership under the Canada-B.C. Job Fund Agreement.

Approximately $583,000 has been allocated to Vancouver Community College (VCC) to deliver the following three programs:

• Up to 32 female, youth and immigrant students will be trained in the Entry to Hospitality Careers for Women program. Funding of $202,783 has been allocated to train participants for employment as food-counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations. Training began in October and ends in April.


• The Office Assistant Training program is preparing up to 32 students for employment as administrative assistants, medical administrative assistants or administrative officers. Funding of $292,635 has been allocated for training that began in October and ends March 31.


• Up to 16 students will participate in the Building Service Worker training program. Funding of $87,888 will be allocated to prepare participants for employment as janitors, caretakers, building superintendents, and as light-duty cleaners. The program is designed for youth and immigrants. Training begins in March and ends in June.

These training projects are part of an investment of more than $12 million for 49 training projects benefiting about 2,000 British Columbians throughout the province, thanks to funding provided through the Canada-B.C. Job Fund Agreement under the Employer-Sponsored Training stream.

The skills training projects support B.C.’s regional labour-market demands and provide opportunities to youth, women, Aboriginal people, immigrants and other eligible participants to receive training, as well as industry-recognized certificates or credentials.

Through the Canada Job Fund, the Government of Canada provides $500 million annually to the provinces and territories for investments in skills training. Under the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund Agreement, the province receives a total of $65 million per year – its per-capita share of the available funding.

The Canada-B.C. Job Fund helps ensure training programs give individuals the skills to enter and succeed in the job market. The Employer-Sponsored Training stream provides funding for project-based, time-limited, employer-driven training that leads to a job at the end of training. This includes targeted projects delivered by Aboriginal service providers, post-secondary institutions, industry associations, community groups, and private trainers that meet regional labour market needs. Employers also provide either financial or in-kind contributions to support the training.

Original article from: Vancouver Community College

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