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Program for British Columbia First Nation communities and organizations to subsidize the hiring of post-secondary students. This program funds the wages and benefits of the students and is intended to encourage capacity building in the community.

Métis Nation British Columbia will build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of Inherent Rights for our Métis citizen.

Extensive information on awards, scholarships, grants and other government programs for Canadian college and university students with disabilities/special needs.

A number of programs are available through application to StudentAid BC to assist in costs for adaptive equipment, transportation, learning assessment, alternative formats (eg. braille texts), or attendant services. Note: A 40% courseload may be considered full-time (by StudentAid BC) for some students with permanent disabilities.

Provincial occupational information on work responsibilities, working conditions, wages, educational requirements for a wide range of careers.

Guide to apprenticehip as a career choice, employer profiles.

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has developed apprenticetrades.ca as a comprehensive inventory of information on apprenticeship training across Canada. The inventory provides an accessible, user-friendly and "one stop" location where current information can be obtained on apprenticeship programs and topics. This site is intended to direct inquiries about apprenticeship to the most authoritative source - without duplicating the efforts of other groups. Links provided here will direct you to the key stakeholders in apprenticeship programs including Provincial/Territorial governments, training institutions, unions, employers and others. Includes financial support information and information on potential earnings as a tradesperson.

Provincial not-for-profit agency which actively promotes careers in the skilled trades and technologies to British Columbia youth as sources of meaningful work and vital components to a strong provincial economy. Did you know that there are over 50,000 jobs vacant right now, today, in the high tech sector in Canada? Did you know that the average age of a Canadian fully qualified tradesperson is 48? This means that within the next seven to ten years there is going almost 100% turnover in many skilled trades, which means tremendous opportunity for careers for young people in the skilled trades! New bursaries announced April 2008. Watch for application information.

The New Relationship Trust Board of Directors identified education as a strategic priority and has approved the First Nations Scholarship Program. The New Relationship Trust allocated $720,000 for 2008/09 to assist British Columbia First Nation students in pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. Interested and eligible students should apply to the NRT for the post-secondary scholarship program. Successful applicants will be eligible for a maximum of four consecutive years of undergraduate post-secondary funding, a maximum of two years at the Master's level and a maximum of two years for the Doctorate level. However, scholarships are awarded annually and students must re-apply to the program for any subsequent years. Number of Scholarships Available: . 60 Certificate and Trades bursaries @ $2,000 each per year . 40 post-secondary scholarships @ $5,000 each per year . 20 Masters degree scholarships @ $10,000 each per year . 10 Doctorate degree scholarships @ $20,000 each per year Application Deadline: All completed applications must be received at the NRT office by June 30th, 2008; faxed applications will not be permitted. No late applications will be eligible. Fields of Study: All fields of study The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is pleased to announce that applications for the following Education Awards are being accepted. The application deadline is June 2, 2008. Janet Fleck Ladner Award at UBC - $10,000 Rix Family Foundation Science and Technology Award - Two awards at $1000 each Minerva Cares Education Awards - Awards totaling $6000 Suzanne Lee Teacher's Education Endowment Fund - Two awards at $1000 each Mary Jane Urbshadt Education Award - One award at $1000 Jocelyne Bourassa Education Endowment Fund - Two awards at $150 each For further information and application forms, please visit http://www.theminervafoundation.com/awards/application.html

Also available in Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Prince George, Comox Valley and other towns in BC - community postings for various things including housing/apartment rentals, sublets, second-hand furniture, childcare and free items.