The information on this page is provided to you from the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
The 2025/2026 StrongerBC future skills grant program is open for Fall 2025 registration.
Before registering for the StrongerBC future skills grant, be sure to activate your BC Services Card Account so it is ready to use.
Please check back frequently for updates, as new information and programs will be updated regularly leading up to the Fall 2025 semester. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space and funding are limited.
Learn more about the StrongerBC future skills grant program below, or email: [email protected].
What is the StrongerBC future skills grant program?
As part of the StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, the B.C. government introduced the future skills grant program to support people living in B.C., aged 19 and older, in accessing up to $3,500 for short-term skills training opportunities that are aligned with the province’s labour market needs and government priorities.
Since its launch in Fall 2023, over 10,000 people have benefited from the future skills grant, gaining skills in high-demand sectors. The grant continues to play a pivotal role in preparing individuals for current and emerging job markets, contributing to B.C.’s economic resilience amid global trade disruptions and industry-specific transitions.
To align with B.C.’s evolving economic needs, this year’s grant continues to focus on training in key sectors, including:
Health care
Clean energy
Construction
Mining
Marine transportation
Inclusive economy
Assess your eligibility
The StrongerBC future skills grant offers up to $3,500 to support eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions across B.C. It is available to qualifying B.C. residents, regardless of financial circumstances. Discover if you're eligible and take the next step toward your future.
Checklist to determine learner eligibility criteria
Choose and register for a program
Explore programs that offer job-related skills for high-opportunity careers. Select a program that aligns with your career goals.
Once you have found a program that you are interested in applying to, register by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on the program page through EducationPlannerBC, or contact the post-secondary institution directly. Be sure to inform the institution that you intend to apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant toward your choice of program.
Apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant online using your BC Services Card Account
Once you’ve registered for your selected training program at a public post-secondary institution, you can apply for the grant through the online portal with your BC Services Card Account.
Before starting your application, please ensure your BC Services Card Account is active and ready to use, as it is required to access the portal and verify your eligibility.
Please note: Some post-secondary institutions may require applying for the StrongerBC future skills grant before registering for the training program. Please check each institution’s instructions below.
To review StrongerBC future skills grant eligibility and information visit: WorkBC StrongerBC future skills grant.