Seven new training projects funded for people with barriers to employment

October 7, 2025

With new funding, more people experiencing barriers to employment, such as Indigenous people, people on income assistance and those with complex needs, are training for in-demand jobs.

The Province, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is providing more than $3 million under the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement to support seven training programs. These programs will prepare people for in-demand jobs, such as construction workers, education assistants and hospitality workers, as well as heavy-equipment operators in forestry, civil infrastructure and excavation.

Labour-market training projects, funded through the Community and Employer Partnerships program, deliver employment and skills training to help people on their path to careers, while involving local communities, employers and industry representatives. The projects provide a combination of classroom training, work experience and followup support to help participants improve their employment skills and prepare them for in-demand jobs throughout B.C.

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