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:
Please be advised that the StrongerBC future skills grant funding at Camosun College has currently been fully allocated. However, you are still welcome to apply for funding using the steps below. If you submit a new application or have already applied, we will keep your application on file during the 2024/2025 application period. Should additional funding become available, we will prioritize applications based on the order in which we received them.

Eligible Programs

The following Professional Studies & Industry Training programs are approved for FSG funding.

Registration

After you have found a program you are interested in, that also aligns with your schedule and qualifications, follow the steps below to access the StrongerBC future skills grant:

1. Create a ProSIT Account here (if you do not already have one).
2. Complete this online application form.
3. Submit a separate application for funding on the government StrongerBC future skills grant website here.
4. ProSIT will process your applications once complete and will confirm your registration via email along with any further instructions to prepare for your program.

All fields in both forms in Steps 2 and 3 must be completed in order to process your application. It is your responsibility to confirm all information has been correctly entered and completed. Your application will not be processed if they are incomplete.

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.

For announcements regarding the StrongerBC future skills grant and other funding opportunities, please visit the WorkBC site here. View the full list of eligible courses and programs offered throughout the province at the EducationPlannerBC website here.

Questions?

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

Supported by the Province of British Columbia.