$12.4 million funding for under-represented groups across the province

VANCOUVER–The province has announced new funding to be invested in youth, women and under-represented groups to get the training and employment in the skilled trades.

Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training made the announcement Thursday, Nov.14th, saying $12.4 million will support seven new programs to help 2,036 women and under-represented groups.

The programs will aid in helping those people access opportunities for pre-apprentice training, apprenticeship services and employment. The province also adding that around 1,300 secondary students throughout BC will benefit from $1.37 million to fund Industry Training Authority Youth Work in Trades programs at 51 school districts and several independent schools.