StrongerBC future skills grant
About the StrongerBC future skills grant
The StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) is available to eligible individuals aged 19 and above living in British Columbia. 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.
Eligible Programs
The following Professional Studies & Industry Training programs are approved for FSG funding.
Eligible Certificate Programs
- Applied Project Management Certificate Program
- AutoCAD Certificate Program
- Business Analysis Certificate Program
- Nursing Unit Assistant Program
Eligible Micro-Credentials & Courses
- Adobe Creative Suite Micro-Credential
- Advanced Foot Care Nursing
- Become a Small Business Owner Micro-Credential
- Building Service Worker New Harmonized Foundation Program
- Building Service Worker Level 2: Hard Floor Care
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP)
- Construction for Energy-Efficient Buildings Micro-Credential
- Designated Inspection Facility Operator
- Doula Micro-Credential
- Drone Applications for Risk Assessment Micro-Credential
- Electric Vehicle Technology and Service Micro-Credential
- Electric Vehicle: High Voltage Safety and Systems Familiarization Micro-Credential
- Electrical Endorsement for Refrigeration Mechanics: FSR Refrigeration B-R
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
- Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation in Action Micro-Credential (for allies and employers)
- Indigenous Workplace Administration Micro-Credential
- Indigenous Workplace Leadership Micro-Credential
- Instructional Skills Workshop Micro-Credential
- Leadership Micro-Credential
- Ozone Layer Protection Awareness (HRAI Certification)
- Photovoltaic Design & Installation Micro-Credential
- Plumbing Backflow Prevention Certificate Program
- Plumbing Code Overview
- Women's Woodworking Level 1
- Women's Woodworking Level 2
- Woodworking Level 1
- Woodworking Level 2
Eligible Nautical Courses
- Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
- Bridge Watch Rating
- Chartwork and Pilotage Level 1 (CP1)
- Chartwork and Pilotage Level 2 (CP2)
- Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS)
- Electronic Positioning System (EPS)
- Marine Emergency Duties: Domestic Vessel Safety (MED-DVS)
- Nautical Communications (COMM)
- Nautical Leadership and Management Skills (LMS)
- Nautical Leadership and Teamwork (LTW)
- Navigation Safety Level 1
- Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
- Ship Construction and Stability (SCS 3)
- Ship Construction and Stability (SCS 4)
- Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-L)
- Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (SEN-O)
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
Some sections of courses are currently in the process of being scheduled. To be notified once registration opens, please join the interest list on the course page.
Registration
We are currently updating the FSG registration process for courses, programs, and micro-credentials. New application instructions will be available soon. Please check back in the near future for updates.
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 only applies to courses or programs that start on or after Sep 1, 2025 and before Feb 27, 2026.
- This grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500 per person.
- The amount of funding you receive is subject to review and audit.
- 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.
- Anyone receiving any type of federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), or Income Assistant (IA), must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program.
Questions?
Please visit our FAQ page or contact prosit@camosun.ca for more information.

Supported by the Province of British Columbia.