Guidelines
The Learner's Journey
Follow the step-by-step learner’s journey below to help you from start to finish. In a few easy steps, you can take advantage of the StrongerBC future skills grant!
Step 1: Take the initiative
Follow your passion and get the skills for the next stage of your career. The StrongerBC future skills grant can help you in your current job, advance in your career, move into a job that fits your future, or change careers entirely.
Need help deciding? Check out WorkBC tools to get you started: Career Discovery Quizzes, Career Transition Tool, Career Search Tool, Career Profiles and Career Trek Videos. WorkBC Employment Services can also help you make this decision.
Step 2: Assess your Eligibility
The StrongerBC future skills grant is available to most British Columbians and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. Find out if you are eligible. The StrongerBC future skills grant is available regardless of your financial situation.
Step 3: Choose and Register for a Program
At EducationPlannerBC, you can view the catalogue of programs with job-related skills for high-opportunity roles. Select a program that aligns with your career goals.
Now that you have decided which training to take, register directly with the public post-secondary institution on EducationPlannerBC. Be sure to tell them you want to use the Future Skills Grant.
Step 4: Apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant online using your BC Services Card Account
After you’ve registered for the training program with the public post-secondary institution, you will need to apply for the grant online with your BC Services Card Account.
Make sure you have set up your BC Services Card Account. You will need your account to log in. The new system will check your eligibility.
Apply for the grant here: www.futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca
IMPORTANT! Remember to submit your application to the post-secondary institution before you apply for the grant.