StrongerBC Future Skills Grant

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. 

Eligible programs:

• Certificate in Monitoring Terrestrial Biodiversity and Freshwater Ecosystems
• CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation
• Computer Fundamentals for the Workplace
• Creating a Successful Business Plan
• Customer Service Leadership Certificate 
• Digital Marketing
• Introduction to PC Security
• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
• Introduction to Programming
• Introduction to Python 3
• Advanced Python
• Introduction to SharePoint 2019
• Leadership Fundamentals Certificate
• Medical Terminology level 1
• Medical Terminology level 2
• Natural Resources Leadership Certificate
• Project Management PMP Bootcamp Prep
• QuickBooks online
• Understanding the Cloud
• Web Design

Student Eligibility:

•  Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
• Must be B.C. residents and currently live in B.C.
• Must be 19 years or older or have graduated high school by the start of the course/program.
• Must provide consent for NLC to disclose learner information to the Province and third party training providers.
• Should not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the Future Skills Grant)

 
Students should understand that:

• The FSG benefits may have tax implications;
• The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500;
• If students are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), approval must be sought from the appropriate government body before participating in a program;
• The amount of FSG funding received is subject to review and audit.

 
Eligible costs for Future Skills Grant programs:

• Lifetime Maximum of $3,500 inclusive of all eligible costs
  • Tuition
  • Program/Course Materials (textbooks, textbook or required program software, and tools)
• Not Eligible: Childcare, living allowances, and transportation.

Process to confirm Future Skills Grant Eligibility status:

• Find a program you are interested in
• Ensure you meet any prerequisites  and the timing of the course works for your schedule
• ​More details to come on registration process. 

**Registration for our Fall training sessions will begin on June 5, 2023**