People in downtown Chilliwack who are unhoused and experiencing addiction will benefit from jobs that help them build a better life.

More people in the Lower Mainland will be able to train for job opportunities in the high-demand hospitality sector.

Male survivors of violence and abuse can access supportive training for job opportunities in the construction industry in the Fraser Valley.

More women and non-binary immigrants and refugees who have experienced violence, abuse or trauma will be able to access employment services and supports through a $2.4-million grant to YWCA Metro Vancouver.

New funding will support more people to train for jobs in much-needed positions in the Kootenays, such as digital business managers, at Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences through a new Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project funded by the Province.

New funding will support the BC Association of Friendship Centres to expand access, education and training opportunities for Indigenous youth in B.C. during the annual Gathering Our Voices Indigenous youth leadership conference.