Several Indigenous training organizations and colleges in British Columbia are among the recipients of $6M in funding for new labour market training projects. The funds will support programs for 329 individuals—including youth, Indigenous people, immigrants, and more—to prepare them for employment. The programs will include a mix of classroom training, work experience, and follow-up support. Examples include a multi-industry trades exploration and employment program offered by Camosun College, a plumbing program offered by Squamish Nation, an education assistant program offered by the Indigenous Community for Leadership and Development, and a trades-related training and work experience through Kulspai Learning Village Society. “By investing in skills… matched to what employers actually need, we’re helping people across the province connect to good-paying jobs and building stronger local economies in the process,” explained Government of British Columbia Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon.
