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.

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

Once 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.
   *Note that you will need a BCEID to apply. If you do not have one, you can create it here.

Once your application is complete, ProSIT will begin processing it. The current application processing time is approximately 10 to 15 business days. If your application is approved, you will receive an automated enrollment email confirming your registration, along with any additional instructions to help you prepare for your program.

Please note that all fields in each form must be completed in order to process your application. It is the individual's responsibility to confirm that all information has been correctly entered and completed. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

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.