The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to most British Columbian residents aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
This grant will cover 100% of the expense of our online Micro-Certificate Program: Climate Risk & ESG for Corporate Governance and Decision-making, in collaboration with the University of British Columbia.
The government has determined the program is aligned with skills and labour market demands as identified in B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook. The grant plays a pivotal role in equipping individuals for current and future job markets, contributing to the province’s economic resilience and global competitiveness.
Students can now apply for future skills grant through the StrongerBC future skills grant management system. For issues or questions about the portal, contact the StrongerBC future skills grant team. Learn how to apply below.
Please be advised that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee funding. Funding is subject to availability. Students must apply through the StrongerBC future skills grant Management System first, we cannot save students a spot.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, you:
- must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person entitled to study in Canada
- must be a BC resident and currently live in BC
- must be 19 years or older or have graduated high school by the start of your course/program
- must provide consent for UBC to disclose your information to the Province of British Columbia
- should not be 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 StrongerBC future skills grant).
You should also understand that:
- future skills grant benefits may have tax implications
- the future skills grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
- if you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
- the amount of future skills grant funding you receive is subject to review and audit.
Read full eligibility criteria
How to access the StrongerBC future skills grant
STEP 1: Set up your BC Services Card Account
Make sure you have set up your BC Services Card Account. It is required to register for the StrongerBC future skills grant. If you don’t have one, please keep in mind it can take several days to process.
Need help with your BC Services Card Account?
- Check out the BC Services Card Account Guides:
- Contact the Service BC Help Desk for help with setting up the BC Services Card app, using the BC Token or using the app to log in:
- 1-888-356-2741 (Canada and USA toll free)
- 604-660-2355 (Within Lower Mainland or outside Canada and USA)
STEP 2: Apply through the StrongerBC future skills grant system
Log-in to the StrongerBC future skills grant system to submit a future skills grant application.
Select the Micro-Certificate Program: Climate Risk & ESG for Corporate Governance and Decision-making from the list of eligible courses at the University of British Columbia during the application process.