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Investing in Aboriginal students education success

Government has invested $350,000 in one-time funding for new and ongoing programs and research to help Aboriginal learners get the most from their education so they have an even better chance of finding success in life. read more

Education Families Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:30 AM

Moving to the next chapter on free online textbooks

Textbooks for some of the most popular first- and second-year post-secondary subject areas in British Columbia are expected online by September, reducing costs significantly for students. read more

Education Families Monday, April 8, 2013 11:00 AM

New equipment for skills training at College of New Caledonia

Students at College of New Caledonia training to work as electricians, heavy- duty commercial transport mechanics, millwrights and in other skilled jobs are learning on the very latest equipment, thanks to an investment of more than $1.1 million by the B.C. government. read more

Economy Education Friday, April 5, 2013 2:15 PM

$7 million for targeted regional skills training

Premier Christy Clark announced that students throughout B.C. will have increased access to regional training opportunities as a result of $7 million in one-time funding to 19 post-secondary institutions. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:46 PM

Premier confirms investment in Northwest skills training

Premier Christy Clark has announced a $465,000 investment for training opportunities in Northwest B.C. through Northwest Community College. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:45 PM

Ambassadors will turn youth onto trades

The B.C. government is helping support a new youth ambassador program to promote trades and technology careers to young people in K to 12. read more

Education Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:30 PM

Cowichan Tribes helping learners prepare for the future

Aboriginal learners in the Cowichan Valley will have more opportunities to get certification for in-demand job skills with new community-based education and training agreements between Vancouver Island University and Cowichan Tribes. read more

Education Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:15 PM

Programs focus on Aboriginal learners' success

Almost $11 million in investments is supporting two programs for Aboriginal learners in British Columbia. read more

Economy Education Multiculturalism Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:15 PM

Funding research for a better tomorrow

Four universities recently benefited from nearly $1.9 million in funding for 17 research infrastructure projects under the British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund. read more

Economy Education Health Friday, March 22, 2013 10:45 AM

Over $1.1 million for training simulators in Kootenays

Students at College of the Rockies who are training to work in the Kootenays' thriving mining sector will have access to the latest mining truck haul simulators thanks to over $1.1 million in investment from the government of British Columbia and the Columbia Basin Trust. read more

Education Friday, March 8, 2013 6:30 AM

Emily Carr University of Art + Design one step closer to new campus

Today marked a major milestone toward a new home for British Columbia's only art and design university. read more

Economy Education Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:00 PM

Three support staff agreements ratified

The board of the Post-Secondary Employers' Association (PSEA) has ratified three support staff agreements reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate. read more

Economy Education Monday, March 4, 2013 3:30 PM

Strengthening quality in post-secondary education

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology is inviting all British Columbians to participate in government decision-making as it moves to implement enhancements to quality assurance across the post-secondary education sector. read more

Education Monday, March 4, 2013 1:00 PM

Review of Draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan

On Feb. 28, 2013, Premier Christy Clark asked John Dyble, Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and head of the BC Public Service, to conduct a review of the draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan to ensure that no government resources were inappropriately used, nor violations of the Public Service Act (Public Service Standards of Conduct) committed. read more

Multiculturalism Friday, March 1, 2013 1:51 PM

Two BCGEU faculty agreements ratified

The board of the Post-Secondary Employers' Association (PSEA) has ratified two vocational faculty agreements reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate. read more

Economy Education Friday, March 1, 2013 12:00 PM

Smaller post-secondary campuses get more bandwidth

Students, faculty and staff at six regional public post-secondary campus locations in B.C. will enjoy faster, higher quality, more reliable online services thanks to network connectivity upgrades to increase bandwidth to their institutions. read more

Education Thursday, February 28, 2013 10:45 AM

New grants support training aligned with labour market

A new, flexible student aid grant program will support students enrolled in selected training programs that align with British Columbia's labour market priorities. read more

Education Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:00 AM

Students at the centre of StudentAid BC upgrades

Helping students manage their student loans and reducing wait times is the impetus for a $3.2-million system upgrade that is now underway at StudentAid BC. read more

Education Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:15 AM

Discover trades 'first hand' throughout B.C.

Students and apprentices throughout B.C. are gearing up for the 2013 season of Skills Canada BC competitions. read more

Economy Education Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:30 AM

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association ratify agreement

The board of the Post-Secondary Employers' Association has ratified the agreement between B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the BCIT Faculty and Staff Association reached under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate. read more

Education Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:15 PM