# StrongerBC future skills grant is back for 2026-2027! Future Skills Grant – Open for the 2026 - 2027 year The StrongerBC future skills grant empowers British Columbians to shape their own futures. The grant covers up to $3,500 for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.Β  The StrongerBC future skills grant can help you build skills for good jobs in growing industries. It supports B.C.’s Look West Strategy by making short-term training more accessible for people across the province. If you live in B.C. and are 19 or older, you may be able to get up to $3,500 for eligible short-term training. This funding can make it easier to take the next step toward work, career growth or a new opportunity. Since fall 2023, the grant has helped more than 16,500 people take training for jobs in areas such as health care, construction and mining. This grant may be a good fit if you want to: Build skills that can help you move up in your career Train for a new job in a growing field Gain skills to re-enter the labour market Take flexible training that fits your life Complete shorter training while working or managing other responsibilities Access training if opportunities have felt out of reach Learn practical, job-ready skills If you are a B.C. resident interested in enrolling in a Future Skills Grant (FSG)-approved course, please do not use the standard registration process. Follow the steps below to ensure your registration and funding application are completed correctly: Step 1: Review Program Information and Guidelines Before you begin, please review eligibility requirements, funding limits, and important program details:πŸ”— StrongerBC Future Skills Grant – Information & Guidelines (WorkBC) Step 2: Create or Access Your BCEID A BCEID is required to access the grant portal. If you do not already have one, you can create an account here:πŸ”— https://id.gov.bc.ca/account/ Step 3: Register for Your Course Visit EducationPlannerBC to select and register for your course:πŸ”— https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant Step 4: Apply for the Future Skills Grant After registering for your course, log in to the FSG portal to apply for funding:πŸ”— https://www.futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca/login If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at FSG@nlc.bc.ca β€” we’re happy to help!