StrongerBC future skills grant

About the StrongerBC future skills grant

The StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) is available to individuals aged 19 and above living in British Columbia, irrespective of their financial situation. The grant provides funding of up to $3,500 per person for qualified short-term skills training offered by public post-secondary institutions. This grant is designed to enable learners to improve their skill sets and advance their careers, providing them with entry to well-paid, high-growth jobs.

Funding Update:
The StrongerBC future skills grant program is currently closed for applications. For announcements regarding the StrongerBC future skills grant and other funding opportunities, please visit the WorkBC site here.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the FSG:

• Learners must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
• Learners must be BC residents and currently live in BC.
• Learners must have graduated from grade 12 or equivalent by the start of the course or be 19 years of age and older.
• Learners must provide all required information indicated on the application form, including their SIN, and must consent for Professional Studies & Industry Training (ProSIT) at Camosun College to disclose their information to the Province.
• Learners are not eligible for FSG is they are 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 FSG).

Important to Know

• This grant will affect your taxes, particularly if you withdraw after the refund deadline (7 days before the class start date). For tax-related questions, please contact the CRA.
• If you are receiving any type of federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), or Income Assistant (IA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program.
• The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500 per person.
• The amount of FSG funding you receive is subject to review and audit.
• The FSG funding only applies to courses or programs that start on or after Sep 1, 2024 and before Mar 6, 2025.

Questions?

Please visit our FAQ page or contact prosit@camosun.ca for more information.

Supported by the Province of British Columbia.